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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.53, 648.22 and 283.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.53, 648.22 and 283.10 is: 390.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.53 : 648.22 = 283.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.53/648.22 = 283.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.53x = 648.22 × 283.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.53x = 183,507.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,507.66/469.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.83

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