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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.71, 649.62 and 271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.71, 649.62 and 271.54 is: 374.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.71 : 649.62 = 271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.71/649.62 = 271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.71x = 649.62 × 271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.71x = 176,400.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,400.45/470.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.75

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