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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.41, 647.78 and 272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.41, 647.78 and 272.93 is: 376.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.41 : 647.78 = 272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.41/647.78 = 272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.41x = 647.78 × 272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.41x = 176,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,799.17/469.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.64

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