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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.75, 648.27 and 295.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.75, 648.27 and 295.09 is: 407.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.75 : 648.27 = 295.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.75/648.27 = 295.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.75x = 648.27 × 295.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.75x = 191,297.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,297.99/469.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.23

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