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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.49, 647.82 and 283.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.49, 647.82 and 283.05 is: 390.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.49 : 647.82 = 283.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.49/647.82 = 283.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.49x = 647.82 × 283.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.49x = 183,365.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,365.45/469.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.57

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