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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.74, 645.42 and 271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.74, 645.42 and 271.24 is: 374.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.74 : 645.42 = 271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.74/645.42 = 271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.74x = 645.42 × 271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.74x = 175,063.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,063.72/467.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.28

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