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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.23, 647.56 and 272.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.23, 647.56 and 272.77 is: 376.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.23 : 647.56 = 272.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.23/647.56 = 272.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.23x = 647.56 × 272.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.23x = 176,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,633.66/469.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.44

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