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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.57, 643.86 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.57, 643.86 and 270.08 is: 372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.57 : 643.86 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.57/643.86 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.57x = 643.86 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.57x = 173,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,890.49/466.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.70

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