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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.79, 648.10 and 292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.79, 648.10 and 292.71 is: 403.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.79 : 648.10 = 292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.79/648.10 = 292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.79x = 648.10 × 292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.79x = 189,705.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,705.35/469.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.81

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