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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.19, 644.71 and 270.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.19, 644.71 and 270.67 is: 373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.19 : 644.71 = 270.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.19/644.71 = 270.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.19x = 644.71 × 270.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.19x = 174,501.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,501.27/467.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.51

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