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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.71, 648.18 and 295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.71, 648.18 and 295.11 is: 407.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.71 : 648.18 = 295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.71/648.18 = 295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.71x = 648.18 × 295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.71x = 191,284.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,284.40/469.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.24

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