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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.57, 645.24 and 271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.57, 645.24 and 271.08 is: 374.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.57 : 645.24 = 271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.57/645.24 = 271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.57x = 645.24 × 271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.57x = 174,911.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,911.66/467.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.09

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