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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.42, 646.29 and 271.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.42, 646.29 and 271.81 is: 375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.42 : 646.29 = 271.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.42/646.29 = 271.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.42x = 646.29 × 271.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.42x = 175,668.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,668.08/468.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.02

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