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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.59, 647.91 and 282.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.59, 647.91 and 282.99 is: 390.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.59 : 647.91 = 282.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.59/647.91 = 282.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.59x = 647.91 × 282.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.59x = 183,352.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,352.05/469.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.45

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