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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.49, 646.37 and 271.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.49, 646.37 and 271.93 is: 375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.49 : 646.37 = 271.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.49/646.37 = 271.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.49x = 646.37 × 271.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.49x = 175,767.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,767.39/468.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.18

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