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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.57, 648.05 and 283.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.57, 648.05 and 283.07 is: 390.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.57 : 648.05 = 283.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.57/648.05 = 283.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.57x = 648.05 × 283.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.57x = 183,443.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,443.51/469.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.66

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