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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.32, 644.86 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.32, 644.86 and 270.88 is: 373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.32 : 644.86 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.32/644.86 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.32x = 644.86 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.32x = 174,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,679.68/467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.79

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