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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.70, 648 and 273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.70, 648 and 273.14 is: 376.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.70 : 648 = 273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.70/648 = 273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.70x = 648 × 273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.70x = 176,994.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,994.72/469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.83

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