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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.78, 649.79 and 271.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.78, 649.79 and 271.63 is: 374.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.78 : 649.79 = 271.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.78/649.79 = 271.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.78x = 649.79 × 271.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.78x = 176,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,499.48/470.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.91

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