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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.89, 644.05 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.89, 644.05 and 270.33 is: 372.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.89 : 644.05 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.89/644.05 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.89x = 644.05 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.89x = 174,106.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,106.04/466.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.91

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