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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.93, 645.56 and 271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.93, 645.56 and 271.41 is: 374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.93 : 645.56 = 271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.93/645.56 = 271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.93x = 645.56 × 271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.93x = 175,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,210.08/467.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.44

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