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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.43, 649.06 and 273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.43, 649.06 and 273.92 is: 377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.43 : 649.06 = 273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.43/649.06 = 273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.43x = 649.06 × 273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.43x = 177,786.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,786.59/470.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.92

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