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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.32, 647.76 and 272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.32, 647.76 and 272.82 is: 376.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.32 : 647.76 = 272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.32/647.76 = 272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.32x = 647.76 × 272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.32x = 176,721.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,721.88/469.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.55

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