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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.97, 647.17 and 272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.97, 647.17 and 272.55 is: 376.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.97 : 647.17 = 272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.97/647.17 = 272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.97x = 647.17 × 272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.97x = 176,386.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,386.18/468.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.11

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