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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.42, 647.85 and 294.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.42, 647.85 and 294.82 is: 406.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.42 : 647.85 = 294.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.42/647.85 = 294.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.42x = 647.85 × 294.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.42x = 190,999.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,999.14/469.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.88

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