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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.54, 645.17 and 271.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.54, 645.17 and 271.05 is: 374.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.54 : 645.17 = 271.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.54/645.17 = 271.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.54x = 645.17 × 271.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.54x = 174,874.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,874.01/467.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.03

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