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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.44, 645.18 and 271.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.44, 645.18 and 271.06 is: 374.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.44 : 645.18 = 271.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.44/645.18 = 271.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.44x = 645.18 × 271.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.44x = 174,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,885.02/467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.14

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