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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.58, 645.40 and 271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.58, 645.40 and 271.18 is: 374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.58 : 645.40 = 271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.58/645.40 = 271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.58x = 645.40 × 271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.58x = 175,019.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,019.57/467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.31

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