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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.12, 644.28 and 270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.12, 644.28 and 270.56 is: 373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.12 : 644.28 = 270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.12/644.28 = 270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.12x = 644.28 × 270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.12x = 174,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,316.40/467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.17

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