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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.73, 648.12 and 283.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.73, 648.12 and 283.21 is: 390.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.73 : 648.12 = 283.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.73/648.12 = 283.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.73x = 648.12 × 283.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.73x = 183,555.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,555.56/469.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.77

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