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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.52, 647.84 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.52, 647.84 and 273.02 is: 376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.52 : 647.84 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.52/647.84 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.52x = 647.84 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.52x = 176,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,873.28/469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.71

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