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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.87, 649.88 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.87, 649.88 and 274.50 is: 378.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.87 : 649.88 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.87/649.88 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.87x = 649.88 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.87x = 178,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,392.06/470.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.86

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