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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.04, 647.20 and 272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.04, 647.20 and 272.56 is: 376.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.04 : 647.20 = 272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.04/647.20 = 272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.04x = 647.20 × 272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.04x = 176,400.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,400.83/469.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.09

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