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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.60, 649.40 and 274.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.60, 649.40 and 274.13 is: 378.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.60 : 649.40 = 274.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.60/649.40 = 274.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.60x = 649.40 × 274.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.60x = 178,015.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,015.40/470.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.28

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