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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.64, 646.70 and 272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.64, 646.70 and 272.14 is: 375.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.64 : 646.70 = 272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.64/646.70 = 272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.64x = 646.70 × 272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.64x = 175,992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,992.94/468.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.54

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