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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.58, 647.88 and 294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.58, 647.88 and 294.80 is: 406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.58 : 647.88 = 294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.58/647.88 = 294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.58x = 647.88 × 294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.58x = 190,995.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,995.02/469.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.74

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