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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.76, 644.15 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.76, 644.15 and 270.27 is: 372.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.76 : 644.15 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.76/644.15 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.76x = 644.15 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.76x = 174,095.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,095.10/466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.98

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