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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.23, 644.87 and 270.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.23, 644.87 and 270.85 is: 373.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.23 : 644.87 = 270.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.23/644.87 = 270.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.23x = 644.87 × 270.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.23x = 174,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,663.04/467.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.83

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