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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.34, 647.74 and 270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.34, 647.74 and 270.20 is: 372.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.34 : 647.74 = 270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.34/647.74 = 270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.34x = 647.74 × 270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.34x = 175,019.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,019.35/469.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.91

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