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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.40, 643.71 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.40, 643.71 and 270.02 is: 372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.40 : 643.71 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.40/643.71 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.40x = 643.71 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.40x = 173,817.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,817.20/466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.68

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