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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.70, 648.13 and 270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.70, 648.13 and 270.56 is: 373.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.70 : 648.13 = 270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.70/648.13 = 270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.70x = 648.13 × 270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.70x = 175,354.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,354.14/469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.34

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