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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.60, 647.76 and 294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.60, 647.76 and 294.64 is: 406.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.60 : 647.76 = 294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.60/647.76 = 294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.60x = 647.76 × 294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.60x = 190,856.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,856.01/469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.42

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