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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.80, 646.84 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.80, 646.84 and 272.24 is: 375.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.80 : 646.84 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.80/646.84 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.80x = 646.84 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.80x = 176,095.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,095.72/468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.63

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