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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.12, 645.84 and 271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.12, 645.84 and 271.60 is: 374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.12 : 645.84 = 271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.12/645.84 = 271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.12x = 645.84 × 271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.12x = 175,410.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,410.14/468.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.71

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