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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.16, 647.33 and 272.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.16, 647.33 and 272.63 is: 376.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.16 : 647.33 = 272.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.16/647.33 = 272.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.16x = 647.33 × 272.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.16x = 176,481.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,481.83/469.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.17

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