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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.28, 644.70 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.28, 644.70 and 270.76 is: 373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.28 : 644.70 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.28/644.70 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.28x = 644.70 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.28x = 174,558.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,558.97/467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.56

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