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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.82, 645.59 and 271.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.82, 645.59 and 271.37 is: 374.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.82 : 645.59 = 271.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.82/645.59 = 271.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.82x = 645.59 × 271.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.82x = 175,189.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,189.17/467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.48

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