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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.53, 647.73 and 294.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.53, 647.73 and 294.75 is: 406.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.53 : 647.73 = 294.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.53/647.73 = 294.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.53x = 647.73 × 294.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.53x = 190,918.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,918.42/469.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.62

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