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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.87, 648.43 and 283.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.87, 648.43 and 283.33 is: 390.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.87 : 648.43 = 283.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.87/648.43 = 283.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.87x = 648.43 × 283.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.87x = 183,715.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,715.72/469.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.99

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