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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.67, 643.97 and 270.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.67, 643.97 and 270.15 is: 372.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.67 : 643.97 = 270.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.67/643.97 = 270.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.67x = 643.97 × 270.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.67x = 173,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,966.76/466.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.78

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