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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.15, 648.86 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.15, 648.86 and 283.76 is: 391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.15 : 648.86 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.15/648.86 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.15x = 648.86 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.15x = 184,115.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,115.85/470.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.61

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