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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.98, 647.32 and 272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.98, 647.32 and 272.60 is: 376.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.98 : 647.32 = 272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.98/647.32 = 272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.98x = 647.32 × 272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.98x = 176,459.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,459.43/468.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.26

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