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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.70, 647.70 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.70, 647.70 and 295.04 is: 406.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.70 : 647.70 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.70/647.70 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.70x = 647.70 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.70x = 191,097.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,097.41/469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.85

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