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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.62, 644.04 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.62, 644.04 and 270.18 is: 372.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.62 : 644.04 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.62/644.04 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.62x = 644.04 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.62x = 174,006.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,006.73/466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.91

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