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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.45, 649.08 and 273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.45, 649.08 and 273.92 is: 377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.45 : 649.08 = 273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.45/649.08 = 273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.45x = 649.08 × 273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.45x = 177,795.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,795.99/470.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.93

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