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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.65, 649.46 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.65, 649.46 and 271.50 is: 374.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.65 : 649.46 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.65/649.46 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.65x = 649.46 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.65x = 176,328.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,328.39/470.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.65

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