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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.62, 643.73 and 270.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.62, 643.73 and 270.00 is: 372.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.62 : 643.73 = 270.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.62/643.73 = 270.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.62x = 643.73 × 270.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.62x = 173,803.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,803.88/466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.47

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