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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.40, 649.02 and 283.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.40, 649.02 and 283.83 is: 391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.40 : 649.02 = 283.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.40/649.02 = 283.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.40x = 649.02 × 283.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.40x = 184,211.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,211.35/470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.61

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