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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.39, 645 and 270.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.39, 645 and 270.94 is: 373.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.39 : 645 = 270.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.39/645 = 270.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.39x = 645 × 270.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.39x = 174,757.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,757.11/467.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.90

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