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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.59, 648.18 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.59, 648.18 and 295.04 is: 407.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.59 : 648.18 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.59/648.18 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.59x = 648.18 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.59x = 191,235.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,235.79/469.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.24

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