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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.52, 646.55 and 272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.52, 646.55 and 272.07 is: 375.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.52 : 646.55 = 272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.52/646.55 = 272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.52x = 646.55 × 272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.52x = 175,906.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,906.86/468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.45

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