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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.33, 644.99 and 270.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.33, 644.99 and 270.81 is: 373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.33 : 644.99 = 270.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.33/644.99 = 270.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.33x = 644.99 × 270.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.33x = 174,668.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,668.39/467.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.76

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