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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.54, 648 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.54, 648 and 283.02 is: 390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.54 : 648 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.54/648 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.54x = 648 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.54x = 183,396.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,396.96/469.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.59

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