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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.53, 647.97 and 273.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.53, 647.97 and 273.09 is: 376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.53 : 647.97 = 273.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.53/647.97 = 273.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.53x = 647.97 × 273.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.53x = 176,954.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,954.13/469.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.88

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