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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.71, 643.98 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.71, 643.98 and 270.24 is: 372.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.71 : 643.98 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.71/643.98 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.71x = 643.98 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.71x = 174,029.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,029.16/466.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.88

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