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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.60, 645.19 and 271.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.60, 645.19 and 271.00 is: 373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.60 : 645.19 = 271.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.60/645.19 = 271.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.60x = 645.19 × 271.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.60x = 174,847.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,847.83/467.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.92

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