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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.12, 647.65 and 282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.12, 647.65 and 282.66 is: 390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.12 : 647.65 = 282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.12/647.65 = 282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.12x = 647.65 × 282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.12x = 183,061.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,061.08/469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.22

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