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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.28, 647.64 and 272.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.28, 647.64 and 272.79 is: 376.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.28 : 647.64 = 272.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.28/647.64 = 272.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.28x = 647.64 × 272.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.28x = 176,666.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,666.48/469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.47

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