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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.54, 646.71 and 272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.54, 646.71 and 272.01 is: 375.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.54 : 646.71 = 272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.54/646.71 = 272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.54x = 646.71 × 272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.54x = 175,911.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,911.59/468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.45

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