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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.81, 645.62 and 271.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.81, 645.62 and 271.33 is: 374.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.81 : 645.62 = 271.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.81/645.62 = 271.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.81x = 645.62 × 271.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.81x = 175,176.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,176.07/467.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.46

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