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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.92, 647.16 and 282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.92, 647.16 and 282.40 is: 389.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.92 : 647.16 = 282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.92/647.16 = 282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.92x = 647.16 × 282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.92x = 182,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,757.98/468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.74

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