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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.94, 647.17 and 272.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.94, 647.17 and 272.45 is: 376.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.94 : 647.17 = 272.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.94/647.17 = 272.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.94x = 647.17 × 272.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.94x = 176,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,320.10/468.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.00

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