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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.69, 645.40 and 271.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.69, 645.40 and 271.17 is: 374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.69 : 645.40 = 271.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.69/645.40 = 271.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.69x = 645.40 × 271.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.69x = 175,011.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,011.50/467.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.20

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