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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.98, 644.43 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.98, 644.43 and 270.54 is: 373.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.98 : 644.43 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.98/644.43 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.98x = 644.43 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.98x = 174,344.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,344.09/466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.34

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