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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.50, 649.08 and 273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.50, 649.08 and 273.89 is: 377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.50 : 649.08 = 273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.50/649.08 = 273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.50x = 649.08 × 273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.50x = 177,776.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,776.52/470.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.85

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