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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.72, 646.79 and 272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.72, 646.79 and 272.19 is: 375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.72 : 646.79 = 272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.72/646.79 = 272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.72x = 646.79 × 272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.72x = 176,050.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,050.83/468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.60

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