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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.56, 648.03 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.56, 648.03 and 273 is: 376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.56 : 648.03 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.56/648.03 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.56x = 648.03 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.56x = 176,912.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,912.19/469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.76

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