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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.04, 645.84 and 271.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.04, 645.84 and 271.51 is: 374.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.04 : 645.84 = 271.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.04/645.84 = 271.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.04x = 645.84 × 271.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.04x = 175,352.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,352.02/468.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.65

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