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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.37, 646.28 and 271.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.37, 646.28 and 271.89 is: 375.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.37 : 646.28 = 271.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.37/646.28 = 271.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.37x = 646.28 × 271.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.37x = 175,715.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,715.71/468.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.17

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