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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.79, 648.40 and 283.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.79, 648.40 and 283.31 is: 391.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.79 : 648.40 = 283.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.79/648.40 = 283.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.79x = 648.40 × 283.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.79x = 183,693.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,693.55/469.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.02

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