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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.54, 646.59 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.54, 646.59 and 272.04 is: 375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.54 : 646.59 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.54/646.59 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.54x = 646.59 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.54x = 175,898.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,898.34/468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.42

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