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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.08, 648.69 and 273.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.08, 648.69 and 273.59 is: 377.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.08 : 648.69 = 273.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.08/648.69 = 273.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.08x = 648.69 × 273.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.08x = 177,475.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,475.10/470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.54

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