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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.20, 647.34 and 272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.20, 647.34 and 272.66 is: 376.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.20 : 647.34 = 272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.20/647.34 = 272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.20x = 647.34 × 272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.20x = 176,503.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,503.72/469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.18

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