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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.24, 649 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.24, 649 and 273.78 is: 377.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.24 : 649 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.24/649 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.24x = 649 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.24x = 177,683.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,683.22/470.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.86

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