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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.90, 645.69 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.90, 645.69 and 271.52 is: 374.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.90 : 645.69 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.90/645.69 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.90x = 645.69 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.90x = 175,314.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,314.52/467.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.69

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