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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.59, 643.98 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.59, 643.98 and 270.16 is: 372.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.59 : 643.98 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.59/643.98 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.59x = 643.98 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.59x = 173,977.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,977.64/466.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.87

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