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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.74, 644.09 and 270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.74, 644.09 and 270.23 is: 372.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.74 : 644.09 = 270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.74/644.09 = 270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.74x = 644.09 × 270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.74x = 174,047.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,047.87/466.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.90

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