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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.49, 643.71 and 270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.49, 643.71 and 270.07 is: 372.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.49 : 643.71 = 270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.49/643.71 = 270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.49x = 643.71 × 270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.49x = 173,843.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,843.54/466.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.66

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