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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.24, 646.30 and 271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.24, 646.30 and 271.86 is: 375.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.24 : 646.30 = 271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.24/646.30 = 271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.24x = 646.30 × 271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.24x = 175,703.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,703.12/468.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.24

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