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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.87, 648.28 and 273.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.87, 648.28 and 273.34 is: 377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.87 : 648.28 = 273.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.87/648.28 = 273.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.87x = 648.28 × 273.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.87x = 177,200.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,200.47/469.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.13

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