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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.29, 647.62 and 272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.29, 647.62 and 272.84 is: 376.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.29 : 647.62 = 272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.29/647.62 = 272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.29x = 647.62 × 272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.29x = 176,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,696.64/469.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.52

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