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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.52, 647.76 and 282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.52, 647.76 and 282.96 is: 390.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.52 : 647.76 = 282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.52/647.76 = 282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.52x = 647.76 × 282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.52x = 183,290.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,290.17/469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.38

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