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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 644.60 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 644.60 and 270.66 is: 373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 644.60 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/644.60 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 644.60 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 174,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,467.44/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.46

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