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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.92, 647.01 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.92, 647.01 and 272.32 is: 375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.92 : 647.01 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.92/647.01 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.92x = 647.01 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.92x = 176,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,192.40/468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.74

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