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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.55, 647.84 and 283.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.55, 647.84 and 283.10 is: 390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.55 : 647.84 = 283.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.55/647.84 = 283.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.55x = 647.84 × 283.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.55x = 183,403.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,403.02/469.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.59

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