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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.65, 645.29 and 271.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.65, 645.29 and 271.17 is: 374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.65 : 645.29 = 271.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.65/645.29 = 271.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.65x = 645.29 × 271.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.65x = 174,983.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,983.29/467.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.18

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