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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.76, 649.65 and 274.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.76, 649.65 and 274.29 is: 378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.76 : 649.65 = 274.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.76/649.65 = 274.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.76x = 649.65 × 274.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.76x = 178,192.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,192.50/470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.52

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