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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.94, 650.07 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.94, 650.07 and 274.74 is: 379.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.94 : 650.07 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.94/650.07 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.94x = 650.07 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.94x = 178,600.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,600.23/470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.24

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