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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.48, 645.12 and 271.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.48, 645.12 and 271.01 is: 373.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.48 : 645.12 = 271.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.48/645.12 = 271.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.48x = 645.12 × 271.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.48x = 174,830.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,830.75/467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.99

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