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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.28, 648.78 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.28, 648.78 and 273.72 is: 377.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.28 : 648.78 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.28/648.78 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.28x = 648.78 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.28x = 177,584.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,584.06/470.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.61

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