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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.34, 644.78 and 270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.34, 644.78 and 270.84 is: 373.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.34 : 644.78 = 270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.34/644.78 = 270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.34x = 644.78 × 270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.34x = 174,630.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,630.86/467.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.67

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