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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.40, 648.03 and 282.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.40, 648.03 and 282.94 is: 390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.40 : 648.03 = 282.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.40/648.03 = 282.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.40x = 648.03 × 282.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.40x = 183,348.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,348.95/469.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.60

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