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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.89, 644.11 and 270.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.89, 644.11 and 270.37 is: 373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.89 : 644.11 = 270.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.89/644.11 = 270.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.89x = 644.11 × 270.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.89x = 174,148.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,148.02/466.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.00

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