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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.89, 648.63 and 292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.89, 648.63 and 292.88 is: 404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.89 : 648.63 = 292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.89/648.63 = 292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.89x = 648.63 × 292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.89x = 189,970.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,970.75/469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.29

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