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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.93, 644.32 and 270.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.93, 644.32 and 270.42 is: 373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.93 : 644.32 = 270.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.93/644.32 = 270.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.93x = 644.32 × 270.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.93x = 174,238.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,238.56/466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.16

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