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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.43, 649.22 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.43, 649.22 and 283.98 is: 391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.43 : 649.22 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.43/649.22 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.43x = 649.22 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.43x = 184,365.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,365.50/470.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.91

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