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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.48, 646.72 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.48, 646.72 and 271.92 is: 375.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.48 : 646.72 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.48/646.72 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.48x = 646.72 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.48x = 175,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,856.10/468.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.38

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