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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.58, 645.36 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.58, 645.36 and 271.20 is: 374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.58 : 645.36 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.58/645.36 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.58x = 645.36 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.58x = 175,021.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,021.63/467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.31

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