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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.29, 644.79 and 270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.29, 644.79 and 270.80 is: 373.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.29 : 644.79 = 270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.29/644.79 = 270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.29x = 644.79 × 270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.29x = 174,609.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,609.13/467.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.66

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