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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.31, 647.47 and 282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.31, 647.47 and 282.66 is: 389.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.31 : 647.47 = 282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.31/647.47 = 282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.31x = 647.47 × 282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.31x = 183,011.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,011.80/469.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.96

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