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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.49, 645.24 and 271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.49, 645.24 and 271.11 is: 374.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.49 : 645.24 = 271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.49/645.24 = 271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.49x = 645.24 × 271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.49x = 174,931.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,931.02/467.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.19

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