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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.70, 648.07 and 283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.70, 648.07 and 283.30 is: 390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.70 : 648.07 = 283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.70/648.07 = 283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.70x = 648.07 × 283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.70x = 183,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,595.90/469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.88

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