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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.88, 646.96 and 272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.88, 646.96 and 272.40 is: 375.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.88 : 646.96 = 272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.88/646.96 = 272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.88x = 646.96 × 272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.88x = 176,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,231.90/468.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.86

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