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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.57, 649.21 and 283.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.57, 649.21 and 283.99 is: 391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.57 : 649.21 = 283.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.57/649.21 = 283.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.57x = 649.21 × 283.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.57x = 184,369.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,369.15/470.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.80

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