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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.26, 647.42 and 282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.26, 647.42 and 282.68 is: 390.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.26 : 647.42 = 282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.26/647.42 = 282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.26x = 647.42 × 282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.26x = 183,011.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,011.52/469.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.00

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