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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.34, 647.41 and 282.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.34, 647.41 and 282.77 is: 390.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.34 : 647.41 = 282.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.34/647.41 = 282.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.34x = 647.41 × 282.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.34x = 183,068.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,068.13/469.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.05

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