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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.80, 645.55 and 271.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.80, 645.55 and 271.31 is: 374.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.80 : 645.55 = 271.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.80/645.55 = 271.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.80x = 645.55 × 271.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.80x = 175,140.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,140.26/467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.39

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