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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.77, 649.57 and 271.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.77, 649.57 and 271.55 is: 374.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.77 : 649.57 = 271.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.77/649.57 = 271.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.77x = 649.57 × 271.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.77x = 176,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,391.68/470.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.69

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