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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.49, 647.70 and 294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.49, 647.70 and 294.80 is: 406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.49 : 647.70 = 294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.49/647.70 = 294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.49x = 647.70 × 294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.49x = 190,941.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,941.96/469.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.70

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