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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.18, 645.93 and 271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.18, 645.93 and 271.53 is: 374.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.18 : 645.93 = 271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.18/645.93 = 271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.18x = 645.93 × 271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.18x = 175,389.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,389.37/468.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.62

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