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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468, 645.72 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468, 645.72 and 271.50 is: 374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 645.72 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/645.72 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 645.72 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 175,312.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,312.98/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.60

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