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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.95, 649.69 and 274.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.95, 649.69 and 274.41 is: 378.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.95 : 649.69 = 274.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.95/649.69 = 274.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.95x = 649.69 × 274.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.95x = 178,280.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,280.75/470.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.56

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