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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.14, 647.40 and 282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.14, 647.40 and 282.60 is: 389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.14 : 647.40 = 282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.14/647.40 = 282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.14x = 647.40 × 282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.14x = 182,955.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,955.24/469.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.98

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