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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.92, 645.51 and 271.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.92, 645.51 and 271.39 is: 374.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.92 : 645.51 = 271.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.92/645.51 = 271.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.92x = 645.51 × 271.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.92x = 175,184.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,184.96/467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.39

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