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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.62, 647.97 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.62, 647.97 and 273.06 is: 376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.62 : 647.97 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.62/647.97 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.62x = 647.97 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.62x = 176,934.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,934.69/469.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.76

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