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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.02, 645.87 and 271.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.02, 645.87 and 271.58 is: 374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.02 : 645.87 = 271.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.02/645.87 = 271.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.02x = 645.87 × 271.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.02x = 175,405.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,405.37/468.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.78

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