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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.79, 646.84 and 272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.79, 646.84 and 272.27 is: 375.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.79 : 646.84 = 272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.79/646.84 = 272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.79x = 646.84 × 272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.79x = 176,115.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,115.13/468.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.68

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