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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.67, 649.44 and 274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.67, 649.44 and 274.20 is: 378.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.67 : 649.44 = 274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.67/649.44 = 274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.67x = 649.44 × 274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.67x = 178,076.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,076.45/470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.35

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