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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.22, 647.52 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.22, 647.52 and 270.08 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.22 : 647.52 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.22/647.52 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.22x = 647.52 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.22x = 174,878.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,878.96/469.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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