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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.27, 647.61 and 272.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.27, 647.61 and 272.81 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.27 : 647.61 = 272.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.27/647.61 = 272.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.27x = 647.61 × 272.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.27x = 176,674.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,674.48/469.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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