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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 643.86 and 270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 643.86 and 270.09 is: 372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 643.86 = 270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/643.86 = 270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 643.86 × 270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 173,900.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,900.15/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.73

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