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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.15, 645.78 and 271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.15, 645.78 and 271.64 is: 374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.15 : 645.78 = 271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.15/645.78 = 271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.15x = 645.78 × 271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.15x = 175,419.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,419.68/468.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.71

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