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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.53, 647.94 and 273.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.53, 647.94 and 273.15 is: 376.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.53 : 647.94 = 273.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.53/647.94 = 273.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.53x = 647.94 × 273.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.53x = 176,984.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,984.81/469.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.94

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