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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.89, 647.07 and 269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.89, 647.07 and 269.76 is: 372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.89 : 647.07 = 269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.89/647.07 = 269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.89x = 647.07 × 269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.89x = 174,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,553.60/468.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.27

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