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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.52, 645.08 and 271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.52, 645.08 and 271.02 is: 373.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.52 : 645.08 = 271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.52/645.08 = 271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.52x = 645.08 × 271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.52x = 174,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,829.58/467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.95

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