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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.78, 646.92 and 272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.78, 646.92 and 272.34 is: 375.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.78 : 646.92 = 272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.78/646.92 = 272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.78x = 646.92 × 272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.78x = 176,182.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,182.19/468.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.83

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