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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.41, 646.40 and 271.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.41, 646.40 and 271.93 is: 375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.41 : 646.40 = 271.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.41/646.40 = 271.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.41x = 646.40 × 271.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.41x = 175,775.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,775.55/468.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.26

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