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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.13, 647.39 and 282.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.13, 647.39 and 282.62 is: 390.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.13 : 647.39 = 282.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.13/647.39 = 282.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.13x = 647.39 × 282.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.13x = 182,960.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,960.71/469.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.00

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