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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.39, 649.17 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.39, 649.17 and 283.88 is: 391.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.39 : 649.17 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.39/649.17 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.39x = 649.17 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.39x = 184,284.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,284.15/470.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.77

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