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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.35, 647.68 and 272.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.35, 647.68 and 272.83 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.35 : 647.68 = 272.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.35/647.68 = 272.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.35x = 647.68 × 272.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.35x = 176,706.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,706.53/469.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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