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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.72, 649.54 and 271.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.72, 649.54 and 271.55 is: 374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.72 : 649.54 = 271.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.72/649.54 = 271.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.72x = 649.54 × 271.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.72x = 176,378.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,378.66/470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.70

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