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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.18, 649 and 273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.18, 649 and 273.74 is: 377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.18 : 649 = 273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.18/649 = 273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.18x = 649 × 273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.18x = 177,657.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,657.26/470.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.85

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