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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.88, 644.13 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.88, 644.13 and 270.32 is: 372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.88 : 644.13 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.88/644.13 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.88x = 644.13 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.88x = 174,118.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,118.00/466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.94

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