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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.77, 645.49 and 271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.77, 645.49 and 271.35 is: 374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.77 : 645.49 = 271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.77/645.49 = 271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.77x = 645.49 × 271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.77x = 175,153.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,153.71/467.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.44

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