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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.23, 648.97 and 283.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.23, 648.97 and 283.81 is: 391.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.23 : 648.97 = 283.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.23/648.97 = 283.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.23x = 648.97 × 283.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.23x = 184,184.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,184.18/470.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.69

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