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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.56, 646.62 and 272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.56, 646.62 and 272.19 is: 375.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.56 : 646.62 = 272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.56/646.62 = 272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.56x = 646.62 × 272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.56x = 176,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,004.90/468.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.63

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