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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.56, 645.18 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.56, 645.18 and 271 is: 373.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.56 : 645.18 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.56/645.18 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.56x = 645.18 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.56x = 174,843.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,843.78/467.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.95

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