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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.76, 646.86 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.76, 646.86 and 272.24 is: 375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.76 : 646.86 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.76/646.86 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.76x = 646.86 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.76x = 176,101.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,101.17/468.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.67

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