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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.74, 648.30 and 283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.74, 648.30 and 283.24 is: 390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.74 : 648.30 = 283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.74/648.30 = 283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.74x = 648.30 × 283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.74x = 183,624.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,624.49/469.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.91

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