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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.68, 648 and 273.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.68, 648 and 273.03 is: 376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.68 : 648 = 273.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.68/648 = 273.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.68x = 648 × 273.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.68x = 176,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,923.44/469.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.69

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