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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.92, 648.36 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.92, 648.36 and 295.44 is: 407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.92 : 648.36 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.92/648.36 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.92x = 648.36 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.92x = 191,551.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,551.48/469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.63

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