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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.83, 646.97 and 272.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.83, 646.97 and 272.33 is: 375.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.83 : 646.97 = 272.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.83/646.97 = 272.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.83x = 646.97 × 272.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.83x = 176,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,184.74/468.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.80

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