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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.14, 648.72 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.14, 648.72 and 283.68 is: 391.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.14 : 648.72 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.14/648.72 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.14x = 648.72 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.14x = 184,028.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,028.89/470.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.44

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