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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.51, 647.97 and 270.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.51, 647.97 and 270.35 is: 373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.51 : 647.97 = 270.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.51/647.97 = 270.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.51x = 647.97 × 270.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.51x = 175,175.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,175.45/469.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.11

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