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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.07, 633.51 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.07, 633.51 and 270.06 is: 372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.07 : 633.51 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.07/633.51 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.07x = 633.51 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.07x = 171,085.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,085.71/459.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.68

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