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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.77, 645.52 and 271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.77, 645.52 and 271.32 is: 374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.77 : 645.52 = 271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.77/645.52 = 271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.77x = 645.52 × 271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.77x = 175,139.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,139.26/467.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.42

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