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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.46, 647.99 and 273.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.46, 647.99 and 273.05 is: 376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.46 : 647.99 = 273.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.46/647.99 = 273.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.46x = 647.99 × 273.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.46x = 176,929.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,929.06/469.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.88

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