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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.67, 648.13 and 292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.67, 648.13 and 292.54 is: 403.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.67 : 648.13 = 292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.67/648.13 = 292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.67x = 648.13 × 292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.67x = 189,602.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,602.33/469.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.70

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