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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.29, 647.42 and 282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.29, 647.42 and 282.68 is: 389.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.29 : 647.42 = 282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.29/647.42 = 282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.29x = 647.42 × 282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.29x = 183,010.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,010.70/469.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.97

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