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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.28, 646.25 and 271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.28, 646.25 and 271.86 is: 375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.28 : 646.25 = 271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.28/646.25 = 271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.28x = 646.25 × 271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.28x = 175,688.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,688.04/468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.18

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