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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.27, 646.16 and 271.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.27, 646.16 and 271.73 is: 374.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.27 : 646.16 = 271.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.27/646.16 = 271.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.27x = 646.16 × 271.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.27x = 175,581.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,581.31/468.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.96

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