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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.41, 649.26 and 273.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.41, 649.26 and 273.95 is: 378.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.41 : 649.26 = 273.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.41/649.26 = 273.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.41x = 649.26 × 273.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.41x = 177,864.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,864.78/470.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.11

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