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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.36, 647.64 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.36, 647.64 and 270.16 is: 372.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.36 : 647.64 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.36/647.64 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.36x = 647.64 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.36x = 174,966.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,966.42/469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.78

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