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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.78, 645.35 and 271.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.78, 645.35 and 271.17 is: 374.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.78 : 645.35 = 271.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.78/645.35 = 271.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.78x = 645.35 × 271.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.78x = 174,998.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,998.20/467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.11

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