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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.84, 649.62 and 274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.84, 649.62 and 274.36 is: 378.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.84 : 649.62 = 274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.84/649.62 = 274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.84x = 649.62 × 274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.84x = 178,229.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,229.74/470.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.54

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