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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.17, 646.10 and 271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.17, 646.10 and 271.64 is: 374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.17 : 646.10 = 271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.17/646.10 = 271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.17x = 646.10 × 271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.17x = 175,505.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,505.25/468.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.88

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