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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.59, 648.19 and 294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.59, 648.19 and 294.94 is: 407.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.59 : 648.19 = 294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.59/648.19 = 294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.59x = 648.19 × 294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.59x = 191,177.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,177.16/469.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.12

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