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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.93, 647.18 and 272.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.93, 647.18 and 272.45 is: 376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.93 : 647.18 = 272.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.93/647.18 = 272.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.93x = 647.18 × 272.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.93x = 176,326.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,326.49/468.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.02

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