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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.52, 646.48 and 271.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.52, 646.48 and 271.99 is: 375.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.52 : 646.48 = 271.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.52/646.48 = 271.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.52x = 646.48 × 271.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.52x = 175,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,837.24/468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.31

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