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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.62, 649.31 and 274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.62, 649.31 and 274.10 is: 378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.62 : 649.31 = 274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.62/649.31 = 274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.62x = 649.31 × 274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.62x = 177,973.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,973.31/470.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.17

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