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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.08, 646.16 and 271.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.08, 646.16 and 271.55 is: 374.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.08 : 646.16 = 271.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.08/646.16 = 271.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.08x = 646.16 × 271.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.08x = 175,464.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,464.75/468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.86

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