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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.63, 646.59 and 271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.63, 646.59 and 271.98 is: 375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.63 : 646.59 = 271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.63/646.59 = 271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.63x = 646.59 × 271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.63x = 175,859.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,859.55/468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.26

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