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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.79, 645.55 and 271.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.79, 645.55 and 271.42 is: 374.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.79 : 645.55 = 271.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.79/645.55 = 271.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.79x = 645.55 × 271.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.79x = 175,211.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,211.95/467.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.55

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