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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.64, 647.86 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.64, 647.86 and 283.04 is: 390.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.64 : 647.86 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.64/647.86 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.64x = 647.86 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.64x = 183,370.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,370.29/469.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.45

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