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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.54, 643.81 and 270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.54, 643.81 and 270.04 is: 372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.54 : 643.81 = 270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.54/643.81 = 270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.54x = 643.81 × 270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.54x = 173,854.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,854.45/466.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.65

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