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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.27, 645.88 and 271.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.27, 645.88 and 271.78 is: 374.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.27 : 645.88 = 271.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.27/645.88 = 271.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.27x = 645.88 × 271.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.27x = 175,537.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,537.27/468.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.86

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