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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.84, 645.60 and 271.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.84, 645.60 and 271.36 is: 374.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.84 : 645.60 = 271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.84/645.60 = 271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.84x = 645.60 × 271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.84x = 175,190.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,190.02/467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.47

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