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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 643.75 and 270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 643.75 and 270.14 is: 372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 643.75 = 270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/643.75 = 270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 643.75 × 270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 173,898.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,898.73/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.73

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