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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.95, 645.76 and 271.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.95, 645.76 and 271.46 is: 374.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.95 : 645.76 = 271.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.95/645.76 = 271.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.95x = 645.76 × 271.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.95x = 175,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,298.01/467.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.61

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