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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.71, 649.57 and 271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.71, 649.57 and 271.40 is: 374.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.71 : 649.57 = 271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.71/649.57 = 271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.71x = 649.57 × 271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.71x = 176,293.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,293.53/470.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.53

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