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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.98, 648.60 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.98, 648.60 and 283.44 is: 391.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.98 : 648.60 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.98/648.60 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.98x = 648.60 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.98x = 183,839.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,839.18/469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.16

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