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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 643.88 and 270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 643.88 and 270.07 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 643.88 = 270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/643.88 = 270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 643.88 × 270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 173,891.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,891.74/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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