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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.75, 645.56 and 271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.75, 645.56 and 271.35 is: 374.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.75 : 645.56 = 271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.75/645.56 = 271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.75x = 645.56 × 271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.75x = 175,171.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,171.35/467.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.50

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