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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.74, 648.28 and 273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.74, 648.28 and 273.31 is: 377.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.74 : 648.28 = 273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.74/648.28 = 273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.74x = 648.28 × 273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.74x = 177,180.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,180.04/469.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.19

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