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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.21, 644.49 and 270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.21, 644.49 and 270.70 is: 373.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.21 : 644.49 = 270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.21/644.49 = 270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.21x = 644.49 × 270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.21x = 174,461.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,461.83/467.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.41

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