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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.41, 648.90 and 283.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.41, 648.90 and 283.79 is: 391.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.41 : 648.90 = 283.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.41/648.90 = 283.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.41x = 648.90 × 283.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.41x = 184,151.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,151.33/470.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.47

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