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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.58, 647.92 and 273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.58, 647.92 and 273.08 is: 376.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.58 : 647.92 = 273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.58/647.92 = 273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.58x = 647.92 × 273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.58x = 176,933.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,933.99/469.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.79

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