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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.50, 647.90 and 273.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.50, 647.90 and 273.01 is: 376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.50 : 647.90 = 273.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.50/647.90 = 273.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.50x = 647.90 × 273.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.50x = 176,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,878.57/469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.74

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