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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.85, 649.68 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.85, 649.68 and 274.32 is: 378.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.85 : 649.68 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.85/649.68 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.85x = 649.68 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.85x = 178,220.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,220.22/470.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.51

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