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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.90, 644.25 and 270.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.90, 644.25 and 270.43 is: 373.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.90 : 644.25 = 270.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.90/644.25 = 270.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.90x = 644.25 × 270.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.90x = 174,224.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,224.53/466.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.15

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