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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.92, 644.33 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.92, 644.33 and 270.50 is: 373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.92 : 644.33 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.92/644.33 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.92x = 644.33 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.92x = 174,291.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,291.14/466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.28

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