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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.42, 647.88 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.42, 647.88 and 273.06 is: 376.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.42 : 647.88 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.42/647.88 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.42x = 647.88 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.42x = 176,910.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,910.11/469.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.87

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