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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.73, 648.34 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.73, 648.34 and 273.20 is: 377.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.73 : 648.34 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.73/648.34 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.73x = 648.34 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.73x = 177,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,122.56/469.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.07

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