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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.96, 649.99 and 274.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.96, 649.99 and 274.58 is: 378.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.96 : 649.99 = 274.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.96/649.99 = 274.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.96x = 649.99 × 274.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.96x = 178,473.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,473.78/470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.96

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