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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.86, 647.04 and 269.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.86, 647.04 and 269.75 is: 372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.86 : 647.04 = 269.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.86/647.04 = 269.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.86x = 647.04 × 269.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.86x = 174,535.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,535.80/468.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.26

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