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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.63, 645.17 and 271.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.63, 645.17 and 271.07 is: 373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.63 : 645.17 = 271.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.63/645.17 = 271.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.63x = 645.17 × 271.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.63x = 174,881.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,881.65/467.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.98

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