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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.33, 646.45 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.33, 646.45 and 271.80 is: 375.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.33 : 646.45 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.33/646.45 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.33x = 646.45 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.33x = 175,704.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,704.43/468.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.17

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