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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.09, 644.65 and 270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.09, 644.65 and 270.63 is: 373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.09 : 644.65 = 270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.09/644.65 = 270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.09x = 644.65 × 270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.09x = 174,460.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,460.95/467.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.51

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