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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.95, 647.12 and 282.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.95, 647.12 and 282.45 is: 389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.95 : 647.12 = 282.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.95/647.12 = 282.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.95x = 647.12 × 282.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.95x = 182,777.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,777.63/468.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.76

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