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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.88, 645.66 and 271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.88, 645.66 and 271.32 is: 374.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.88 : 645.66 = 271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.88/645.66 = 271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.88x = 645.66 × 271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.88x = 175,180.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,180.47/467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.41

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