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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.17, 644.61 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.17, 644.61 and 270.64 is: 373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.17 : 644.61 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.17/644.61 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.17x = 644.61 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.17x = 174,457.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,457.55/467.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.44

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