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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.14, 647.39 and 272.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.14, 647.39 and 272.65 is: 376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.14 : 647.39 = 272.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.14/647.39 = 272.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.14x = 647.39 × 272.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.14x = 176,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,509.52/469.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.24

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