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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.45, 646.38 and 271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.45, 646.38 and 271.96 is: 375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.45 : 646.38 = 271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.45/646.38 = 271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.45x = 646.38 × 271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.45x = 175,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,787.89/468.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.25

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