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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.23, 644.75 and 270.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.23, 644.75 and 270.71 is: 373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.23 : 644.75 = 270.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.23/644.75 = 270.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.23x = 644.75 × 270.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.23x = 174,535.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,535.70/467.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.56

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