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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.52, 645.22 and 271.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.52, 645.22 and 271.06 is: 374.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.52 : 645.22 = 271.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.52/645.22 = 271.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.52x = 645.22 × 271.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.52x = 174,893.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,893.33/467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.09

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