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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.87, 644.23 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.87, 644.23 and 270.44 is: 373.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.87 : 644.23 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.87/644.23 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.87x = 644.23 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.87x = 174,225.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,225.56/466.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.18

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