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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.88, 647.08 and 272.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.88, 647.08 and 272.39 is: 375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.88 : 647.08 = 272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.88/647.08 = 272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.88x = 647.08 × 272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.88x = 176,254.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,254.44/468.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.90

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