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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.86, 645.63 and 271.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.86, 645.63 and 271.38 is: 374.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.86 : 645.63 = 271.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.86/645.63 = 271.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.86x = 645.63 × 271.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.86x = 175,211.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,211.07/467.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.49

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