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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.87, 649.72 and 271.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.87, 649.72 and 271.66 is: 374.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.87 : 649.72 = 271.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.87/649.72 = 271.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.87x = 649.72 × 271.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.87x = 176,500.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,500.58/470.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.84

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