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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.54, 647.96 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.54, 647.96 and 270.32 is: 373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.54 : 647.96 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.54/647.96 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.54x = 647.96 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.54x = 175,151.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,151.96/469.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.03

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