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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.67, 648.13 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.67, 648.13 and 270.44 is: 373.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.67 : 648.13 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.67/648.13 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.67x = 648.13 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.67x = 175,280.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,280.28/469.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.20

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