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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.35, 647.68 and 270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.35, 647.68 and 270.04 is: 372.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.35 : 647.68 = 270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.35/647.68 = 270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.35x = 647.68 × 270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.35x = 174,898.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,898.93/469.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.64

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