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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.05, 647.24 and 272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.05, 647.24 and 272.60 is: 376.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.05 : 647.24 = 272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.05/647.24 = 272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.05x = 647.24 × 272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.05x = 176,433.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,433.02/469.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.15

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