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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.58, 643.88 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.58, 643.88 and 270.06 is: 372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.58 : 643.88 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.58/643.88 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.58x = 643.88 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.58x = 173,886.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,886.23/466.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.68

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