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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.43, 646.36 and 271.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.43, 646.36 and 271.91 is: 375.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.43 : 646.36 = 271.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.43/646.36 = 271.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.43x = 646.36 × 271.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.43x = 175,751.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,751.75/468.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.19

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