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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.44, 643.66 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.44, 643.66 and 270.08 is: 372.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.44 : 643.66 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.44/643.66 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.44x = 643.66 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.44x = 173,839.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,839.69/466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.69

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