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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.98, 647.73 and 382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.98, 647.73 and 382.10 is: 527.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.98 : 647.73 = 382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.98/647.73 = 382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.98x = 647.73 × 382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.98x = 247,497.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,497.63/468.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.74

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