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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.39, 646.36 and 271.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.39, 646.36 and 271.97 is: 375.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.39 : 646.36 = 271.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.39/646.36 = 271.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.39x = 646.36 × 271.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.39x = 175,790.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,790.53/468.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.31

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