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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.04, 647.40 and 272.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.04, 647.40 and 272.51 is: 376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.04 : 647.40 = 272.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.04/647.40 = 272.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.04x = 647.40 × 272.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.04x = 176,422.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,422.97/469.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.14

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