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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.90, 648.54 and 280.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.90, 648.54 and 280.83 is: 387.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.90 : 648.54 = 280.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.90/648.54 = 280.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.90x = 648.54 × 280.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.90x = 182,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,131.92/469.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.60

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