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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.97, 645.80 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.97, 645.80 and 271.50 is: 374.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.97 : 645.80 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.97/645.80 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.97x = 645.80 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.97x = 175,333.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,333.34/467.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.67

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