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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.12, 647.48 and 282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.12, 647.48 and 282.68 is: 390.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.12 : 647.48 = 282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.12/647.48 = 282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.12x = 647.48 × 282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.12x = 183,029.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,029.65/469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.16

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