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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.18, 647.37 and 270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.18, 647.37 and 270.04 is: 372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.18 : 647.37 = 270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.18/647.37 = 270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.18x = 647.37 × 270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.18x = 174,815.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,815.79/469.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.60

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