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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.69, 643.93 and 270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.69, 643.93 and 270.20 is: 372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.69 : 643.93 = 270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.69/643.93 = 270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.69x = 643.93 × 270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.69x = 173,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,985.99/466.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.81

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