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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.81, 645.38 and 271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.81, 645.38 and 271.28 is: 374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.81 : 645.38 = 271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.81/645.38 = 271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.81x = 645.38 × 271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.81x = 175,078.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,078.69/467.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.25

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