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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.55, 646.52 and 272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.55, 646.52 and 272.02 is: 375.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.55 : 646.52 = 272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.55/646.52 = 272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.55x = 646.52 × 272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.55x = 175,863.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,863.39/468.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.34

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