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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.75, 645.52 and 271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.75, 645.52 and 271.26 is: 374.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.75 : 645.52 = 271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.75/645.52 = 271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.75x = 645.52 × 271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.75x = 175,103.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,103.08/467.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.35

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