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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.37, 647.91 and 283.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.37, 647.91 and 283.03 is: 390.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.37 : 647.91 = 283.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.37/647.91 = 283.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.37x = 647.91 × 283.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.37x = 183,376.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,376.35/469.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.68

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