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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.38, 647.70 and 272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.38, 647.70 and 272.92 is: 376.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.38 : 647.70 = 272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.38/647.70 = 272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.38x = 647.70 × 272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.38x = 176,770.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,770.28/469.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.60

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