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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.26, 647.17 and 282.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.26, 647.17 and 282.69 is: 389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.26 : 647.17 = 282.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.26/647.17 = 282.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.26x = 647.17 × 282.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.26x = 182,948.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,948.49/469.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.87

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