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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.35, 647.67 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.35, 647.67 and 272.88 is: 376.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.35 : 647.67 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.35/647.67 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.35x = 647.67 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.35x = 176,736.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,736.19/469.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.56

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