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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.36, 644.94 and 270.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.36, 644.94 and 270.86 is: 373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.36 : 644.94 = 270.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.36/644.94 = 270.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.36x = 644.94 × 270.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.36x = 174,685.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,685.22/467.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.77

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