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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.29, 646.17 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.29, 646.17 and 271.76 is: 374.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.29 : 646.17 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.29/646.17 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.29x = 646.17 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.29x = 175,602.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,602.54/468.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.99

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