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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.89, 648.27 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.89, 648.27 and 294.93 is: 406.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.89 : 648.27 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.89/648.27 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.89x = 648.27 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.89x = 191,194.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,194.27/469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.89

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