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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.95, 647.09 and 272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.95, 647.09 and 272.42 is: 375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.95 : 647.09 = 272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.95/647.09 = 272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.95x = 647.09 × 272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.95x = 176,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,275.66/468.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.90

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