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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.28, 648.99 and 273.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.28, 648.99 and 273.91 is: 378.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.28 : 648.99 = 273.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.28/648.99 = 273.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.28x = 648.99 × 273.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.28x = 177,764.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,764.85/470.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.00

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