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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.10, 647.18 and 282.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.10, 647.18 and 282.65 is: 389.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.10 : 647.18 = 282.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.10/647.18 = 282.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.10x = 647.18 × 282.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.10x = 182,925.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,925.43/469.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.95

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