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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.92, 646.99 and 272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.92, 646.99 and 272.40 is: 375.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.92 : 646.99 = 272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.92/646.99 = 272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.92x = 646.99 × 272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.92x = 176,236.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,236.97/468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.83

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