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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.53, 648 and 273.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.53, 648 and 273.15 is: 376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.53 : 648 = 273.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.53/648 = 273.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.53x = 648 × 273.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.53x = 177,001.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,001.20/469.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.98

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