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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.10, 644.62 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.10, 644.62 and 270.60 is: 373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.10 : 644.62 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.10/644.62 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.10x = 644.62 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.10x = 174,434.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,434.17/467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.44

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