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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.49, 646.50 and 271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.49, 646.50 and 271.96 is: 375.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.49 : 646.50 = 271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.49/646.50 = 271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.49x = 646.50 × 271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.49x = 175,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,822.14/468.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.30

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