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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.02, 644.48 and 270.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.02, 644.48 and 270.57 is: 373.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.02 : 644.48 = 270.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.02/644.48 = 270.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.02x = 644.48 × 270.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.02x = 174,374.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,374.36/467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.38

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