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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.34, 644.88 and 270.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.34, 644.88 and 270.86 is: 373.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.34 : 644.88 = 270.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.34/644.88 = 270.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.34x = 644.88 × 270.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.34x = 174,668.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,668.97/467.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.75

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