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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.85, 645.61 and 271.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.85, 645.61 and 271.33 is: 374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.85 : 645.61 = 271.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.85/645.61 = 271.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.85x = 645.61 × 271.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.85x = 175,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,173.36/467.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.42

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