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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.76, 648.28 and 295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.76, 648.28 and 295.08 is: 407.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.76 : 648.28 = 295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.76/648.28 = 295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.76x = 648.28 × 295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.76x = 191,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,294.46/469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.22

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