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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.06, 648.68 and 270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.06, 648.68 and 270.84 is: 373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.06 : 648.68 = 270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.06/648.68 = 270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.06x = 648.68 × 270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.06x = 175,688.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,688.49/470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.76

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