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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.80, 645.46 and 271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.80, 645.46 and 271.24 is: 374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.80 : 645.46 = 271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.80/645.46 = 271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.80x = 645.46 × 271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.80x = 175,074.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,074.57/467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.25

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