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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.05, 647.27 and 272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.05, 647.27 and 272.56 is: 376.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.05 : 647.27 = 272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.05/647.27 = 272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.05x = 647.27 × 272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.05x = 176,416.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,416.67/469.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.11

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