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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.32, 646.41 and 271.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.32, 646.41 and 271.79 is: 375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.32 : 646.41 = 271.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.32/646.41 = 271.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.32x = 646.41 × 271.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.32x = 175,686.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,686.46/468.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.15

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