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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.29, 647.55 and 272.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.29, 647.55 and 272.78 is: 376.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.29 : 647.55 = 272.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.29/647.55 = 272.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.29x = 647.55 × 272.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.29x = 176,635.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,635.45/469.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.39

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