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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.06, 647.19 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.06, 647.19 and 272.50 is: 375.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.06 : 647.19 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.06/647.19 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.06x = 647.19 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.06x = 176,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,359.28/469.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.98

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