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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.95, 645.72 and 271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.95, 645.72 and 271.43 is: 374.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.95 : 645.72 = 271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.95/645.72 = 271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.95x = 645.72 × 271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.95x = 175,267.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,267.78/467.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.54

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