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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.54, 647.97 and 273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.54, 647.97 and 273.04 is: 376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.54 : 647.97 = 273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.54/647.97 = 273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.54x = 647.97 × 273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.54x = 176,921.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,921.73/469.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.80

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