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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.71, 644.03 and 270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.71, 644.03 and 270.19 is: 372.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.71 : 644.03 = 270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.71/644.03 = 270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.71x = 644.03 × 270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.71x = 174,006.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,006.55/466.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.84

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