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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.15, 644.49 and 270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.15, 644.49 and 270.59 is: 373.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.15 : 644.49 = 270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.15/644.49 = 270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.15x = 644.49 × 270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.15x = 174,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,392.55/467.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.31

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