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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.06, 644.38 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.06, 644.38 and 270.44 is: 373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.06 : 644.38 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.06/644.38 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.06x = 644.38 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.06x = 174,266.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,266.13/467.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.11

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