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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.29, 647.52 and 282.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.29, 647.52 and 282.73 is: 390.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.29 : 647.52 = 282.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.29/647.52 = 282.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.29x = 647.52 × 282.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.29x = 183,073.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,073.33/469.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.11

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