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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.53, 647.51 and 292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.53, 647.51 and 292.52 is: 403.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.53 : 647.51 = 292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.53/647.51 = 292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.53x = 647.51 × 292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.53x = 189,409.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,409.78/469.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.40

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