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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.82, 646.94 and 272.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.82, 646.94 and 272.35 is: 375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.82 : 646.94 = 272.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.82/646.94 = 272.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.82x = 646.94 × 272.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.82x = 176,189.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,189.51/468.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.81

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