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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.80, 646.93 and 272.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.80, 646.93 and 272.31 is: 375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.80 : 646.93 = 272.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.80/646.93 = 272.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.80x = 646.93 × 272.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.80x = 176,165.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,165.51/468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.78

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