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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.70, 645.47 and 271.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.70, 645.47 and 271.27 is: 374.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.70 : 645.47 = 271.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.70/645.47 = 271.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.70x = 645.47 × 271.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.70x = 175,096.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,096.65/467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.38

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