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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.47, 649.04 and 273.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.47, 649.04 and 273.86 is: 377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.47 : 649.04 = 273.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.47/649.04 = 273.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.47x = 649.04 × 273.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.47x = 177,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,744.73/470.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.81

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