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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.88, 645.71 and 271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.88, 645.71 and 271.41 is: 374.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.88 : 645.71 = 271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.88/645.71 = 271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.88x = 645.71 × 271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.88x = 175,250.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,250.79/467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.56

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