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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.36, 649.09 and 271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.36, 649.09 and 271.23 is: 374.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.36 : 649.09 = 271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.36/649.09 = 271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.36x = 649.09 × 271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.36x = 176,050.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,050.59/470.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.29

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