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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.68, 645.36 and 271.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.68, 645.36 and 271.21 is: 374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.68 : 645.36 = 271.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.68/645.36 = 271.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.68x = 645.36 × 271.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.68x = 175,028.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,028.09/467.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.25

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