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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.97, 647.21 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.97, 647.21 and 272.48 is: 376.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.97 : 647.21 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.97/647.21 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.97x = 647.21 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.97x = 176,351.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,351.78/468.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.04

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