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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.87, 649.84 and 274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.87, 649.84 and 274.40 is: 378.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.87 : 649.84 = 274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.87/649.84 = 274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.87x = 649.84 × 274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.87x = 178,312.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,312.85/470.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.69

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