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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.72, 646.56 and 272.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.72, 646.56 and 272.21 is: 375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.72 : 646.56 = 272.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.72/646.56 = 272.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.72x = 646.56 × 272.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.72x = 175,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,996.86/468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.48

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