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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.27, 648.97 and 283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.27, 648.97 and 283.77 is: 391.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.27 : 648.97 = 283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.27/648.97 = 283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.27x = 648.97 × 283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.27x = 184,157.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,157.51/470.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.60

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