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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.21, 648.41 and 283.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.21, 648.41 and 283.67 is: 391.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.21 : 648.41 = 283.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.21/648.41 = 283.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.21x = 648.41 × 283.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.21x = 183,929.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,929.80/470.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.16

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