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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.02, 645.90 and 271.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.02, 645.90 and 271.55 is: 374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.02 : 645.90 = 271.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.02/645.90 = 271.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.02x = 645.90 × 271.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.02x = 175,394.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,394.15/468.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.76

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