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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.40, 649.12 and 274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.40, 649.12 and 274 is: 378.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.40 : 649.12 = 274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.40/649.12 = 274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.40x = 649.12 × 274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.40x = 177,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,858.88/470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.10

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