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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.59, 649.15 and 274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.59, 649.15 and 274.10 is: 378.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.59 : 649.15 = 274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.59/649.15 = 274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.59x = 649.15 × 274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.59x = 177,928.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,928.08/470.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.10

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