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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.51, 647.93 and 294.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.51, 647.93 and 294.95 is: 407.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.51 : 647.93 = 294.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.51/647.93 = 294.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.51x = 647.93 × 294.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.51x = 191,106.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,106.95/469.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.03

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