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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.58, 645.25 and 271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.58, 645.25 and 271.09 is: 374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.58 : 645.25 = 271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.58/645.25 = 271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.58x = 645.25 × 271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.58x = 174,920.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,920.82/467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.10

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