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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.70, 649.62 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.70, 649.62 and 274.32 is: 378.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.70 : 649.62 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.70/649.62 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.70x = 649.62 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.70x = 178,203.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,203.76/470.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.59

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