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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.13, 647.43 and 272.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.13, 647.43 and 272.63 is: 376.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.13 : 647.43 = 272.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.13/647.43 = 272.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.13x = 647.43 × 272.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.13x = 176,506.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,506.63/469.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.25

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