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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.60, 644.02 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.60, 644.02 and 270.16 is: 372.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.60 : 644.02 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.60/644.02 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.60x = 644.02 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.60x = 173,988.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,988.44/466.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.89

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