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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.93, 649.95 and 274.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.93, 649.95 and 274.41 is: 378.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.93 : 649.95 = 274.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.93/649.95 = 274.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.93x = 649.95 × 274.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.93x = 178,352.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,352.78/470.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.72

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