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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.70, 647.96 and 295.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.70, 647.96 and 295.01 is: 406.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.70 : 647.96 = 295.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.70/647.96 = 295.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.70x = 647.96 × 295.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.70x = 191,149.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,149.96/469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.97

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