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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.72, 648.11 and 273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.72, 648.11 and 273.13 is: 376.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.72 : 648.11 = 273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.72/648.11 = 273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.72x = 648.11 × 273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.72x = 177,017.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,017.35/469.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.86

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