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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.59, 648.08 and 273.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.59, 648.08 and 273.09 is: 376.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.59 : 648.08 = 273.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.59/648.08 = 273.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.59x = 648.08 × 273.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.59x = 176,987.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,987.02/469.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.89

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