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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.62, 646.72 and 272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.62, 646.72 and 272.20 is: 375.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.62 : 646.72 = 272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.62/646.72 = 272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.62x = 646.72 × 272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.62x = 176,037.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,037.18/468.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.65

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