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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.30, 649.15 and 283.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.30, 649.15 and 283.79 is: 391.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.30 : 649.15 = 283.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.30/649.15 = 283.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.30x = 649.15 × 283.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.30x = 184,223.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,223.19/470.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.72

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