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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.56, 647.98 and 273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.56, 647.98 and 273.10 is: 376.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.56 : 647.98 = 273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.56/647.98 = 273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.56x = 647.98 × 273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.56x = 176,963.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,963.34/469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.87

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