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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.14, 646.11 and 271.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.14, 646.11 and 271.77 is: 375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.14 : 646.11 = 271.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.14/646.11 = 271.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.14x = 646.11 × 271.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.14x = 175,590.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,590.89/468.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.08

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