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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.25, 647.51 and 272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.25, 647.51 and 272.74 is: 376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.25 : 647.51 = 272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.25/647.51 = 272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.25x = 647.51 × 272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.25x = 176,601.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,601.88/469.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.35

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