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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.02, 644.50 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.02, 644.50 and 270.53 is: 373.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.02 : 644.50 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.02/644.50 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.02x = 644.50 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.02x = 174,356.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,356.59/467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.34

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