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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.47, 647.85 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.47, 647.85 and 273.06 is: 376.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.47 : 647.85 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.47/647.85 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.47x = 647.85 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.47x = 176,901.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,901.92/469.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.81

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