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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.32, 649.04 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.32, 649.04 and 273.88 is: 377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.32 : 649.04 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.32/649.04 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.32x = 649.04 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.32x = 177,759.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,759.08/470.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.95

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