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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.17, 647.48 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.17, 647.48 and 272.64 is: 376.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.17 : 647.48 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.17/647.48 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.17x = 647.48 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.17x = 176,527.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,527.58/469.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.26

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