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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.89, 648.49 and 273.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.89, 648.49 and 273.47 is: 377.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.89 : 648.49 = 273.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.89/648.49 = 273.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.89x = 648.49 × 273.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.89x = 177,339.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,339.15/469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.41

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