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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.65, 646.79 and 272.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.65, 646.79 and 272.18 is: 375.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.65 : 646.79 = 272.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.65/646.79 = 272.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.65x = 646.79 × 272.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.65x = 176,038.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,038.71/468.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.63

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