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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.79, 648.19 and 273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.79, 648.19 and 273.18 is: 376.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.79 : 648.19 = 273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.79/648.19 = 273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.79x = 648.19 × 273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.79x = 177,072.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,072.54/469.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.92

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