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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.99, 647.24 and 272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.99, 647.24 and 272.56 is: 376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.99 : 647.24 = 272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.99/647.24 = 272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.99x = 647.24 × 272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.99x = 176,411.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,411.73/468.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.16

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