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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.99, 648.39 and 295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.99, 648.39 and 295.30 is: 407.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.99 : 648.39 = 295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.99/648.39 = 295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.99x = 648.39 × 295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.99x = 191,469.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,469.57/469.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.39

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