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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.78, 648.33 and 273.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.78, 648.33 and 273.34 is: 377.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.78 : 648.33 = 273.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.78/648.33 = 273.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.78x = 648.33 × 273.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.78x = 177,214.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,214.52/469.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.23

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