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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.47, 646.38 and 272.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.47, 646.38 and 272.00 is: 375.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.47 : 646.38 = 272.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.47/646.38 = 272.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.47x = 646.38 × 272.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.47x = 175,812.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,812.13/468.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.29

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