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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.02, 647.18 and 272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.02, 647.18 and 272.54 is: 376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.02 : 647.18 = 272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.02/647.18 = 272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.02x = 647.18 × 272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.02x = 176,382.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,382.44/469.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.07

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