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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.61, 648.01 and 283.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.61, 648.01 and 283.13 is: 390.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.61 : 648.01 = 283.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.61/648.01 = 283.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.61x = 648.01 × 283.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.61x = 183,471.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,471.07/469.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.69

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