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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.92, 647.68 and 404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.92, 647.68 and 404.16 is: 557.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.92 : 647.68 = 404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.92/647.68 = 404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.92x = 647.68 × 404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.92x = 261,766.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,766.35/469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.04

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