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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.02, 647.25 and 272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.02, 647.25 and 272.58 is: 376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.02 : 647.25 = 272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.02/647.25 = 272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.02x = 647.25 × 272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.02x = 176,427.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,427.41/469.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.16

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