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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.37, 647.69 and 282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.37, 647.69 and 282.88 is: 390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.37 : 647.69 = 282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.37/647.69 = 282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.37x = 647.69 × 282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.37x = 183,215.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,215.31/469.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.35

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