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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.82, 647.04 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.82, 647.04 and 272.44 is: 376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.82 : 647.04 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.82/647.04 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.82x = 647.04 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.82x = 176,279.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,279.58/468.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.01

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