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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.79, 649.57 and 274.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.79, 649.57 and 274.18 is: 378.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.79 : 649.57 = 274.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.79/649.57 = 274.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.79x = 649.57 × 274.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.79x = 178,099.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,099.10/470.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.30

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