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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.15, 644.72 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.15, 644.72 and 270.68 is: 373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.15 : 644.72 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.15/644.72 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.15x = 644.72 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.15x = 174,508.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,508.23/467.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.56

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