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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.61, 649.46 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.61, 649.46 and 274.14 is: 378.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.61 : 649.46 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.61/649.46 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.61x = 649.46 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.61x = 178,041.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,041.59/470.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.32

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