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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.99, 647.28 and 282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.99, 647.28 and 282.51 is: 389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.99 : 647.28 = 282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.99/647.28 = 282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.99x = 647.28 × 282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.99x = 182,863.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,863.07/468.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.91

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