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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.06, 647.19 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.06, 647.19 and 282.56 is: 389.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.06 : 647.19 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.06/647.19 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.06x = 647.19 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.06x = 182,866.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,866.77/469.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.86

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