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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.12, 647.04 and 272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.12, 647.04 and 272.56 is: 375.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.12 : 647.04 = 272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.12/647.04 = 272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.12x = 647.04 × 272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.12x = 176,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,357.22/469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.93

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