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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.37, 644.76 and 270.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.37, 644.76 and 270.77 is: 373.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.37 : 644.76 = 270.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.37/644.76 = 270.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.37x = 644.76 × 270.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.37x = 174,578.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,578.44/467.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.53

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