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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.23, 648.88 and 273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.23, 648.88 and 273.76 is: 377.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.23 : 648.88 = 273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.23/648.88 = 273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.23x = 648.88 × 273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.23x = 177,635.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,635.08/470.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.76

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