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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.95, 644.38 and 270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.95, 644.38 and 270.46 is: 373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.95 : 644.38 = 270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.95/644.38 = 270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.95x = 644.38 × 270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.95x = 174,277.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,277.04/466.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.23

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