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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.86, 645.76 and 271.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.86, 645.76 and 271.49 is: 374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.86 : 645.76 = 271.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.86/645.76 = 271.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.86x = 645.76 × 271.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.86x = 175,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,312.80/467.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.71

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