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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.88, 648.28 and 283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.88, 648.28 and 283.30 is: 390.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.88 : 648.28 = 283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.88/648.28 = 283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.88x = 648.28 × 283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.88x = 183,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,657.72/469.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.86

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