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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.18, 647.61 and 272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.18, 647.61 and 272.74 is: 376.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.18 : 647.61 = 272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.18/647.61 = 272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.18x = 647.61 × 272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.18x = 176,629.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,629.15/469.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.46

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