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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.18, 647.27 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.18, 647.27 and 282.56 is: 389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.18 : 647.27 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.18/647.27 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.18x = 647.27 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.18x = 182,889.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,889.02/469.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.80

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