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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 647.33 and 272.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 647.33 and 272.61 is: 376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 647.33 = 272.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/647.33 = 272.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 647.33 × 272.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 176,467.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,467.27/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.20

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