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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.55, 647.98 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.55, 647.98 and 283.04 is: 390.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.55 : 647.98 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.55/647.98 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.55x = 647.98 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.55x = 183,407.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,407.98/469.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.61

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