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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.77, 646.89 and 272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.77, 646.89 and 272.27 is: 375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.77 : 646.89 = 272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.77/646.89 = 272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.77x = 646.89 × 272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.77x = 176,128.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,128.74/468.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.73

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