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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.48, 646.49 and 272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.48, 646.49 and 272.02 is: 375.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.48 : 646.49 = 272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.48/646.49 = 272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.48x = 646.49 × 272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.48x = 175,858.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,858.21/468.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.38

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