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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.77, 644.12 and 270.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.77, 644.12 and 270.35 is: 373.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.77 : 644.12 = 270.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.77/644.12 = 270.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.77x = 644.12 × 270.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.77x = 174,133.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,133.27/466.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.06

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