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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.68, 646.74 and 272.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.68, 646.74 and 272.21 is: 375.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.68 : 646.74 = 272.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.68/646.74 = 272.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.68x = 646.74 × 272.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.68x = 176,049.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,049.10/468.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.63

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