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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.12, 645.90 and 271.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.12, 645.90 and 271.65 is: 374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.12 : 645.90 = 271.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.12/645.90 = 271.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.12x = 645.90 × 271.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.12x = 175,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,458.74/468.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.82

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