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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.42, 644.91 and 270.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.42, 644.91 and 270.81 is: 373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.42 : 644.91 = 270.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.42/644.91 = 270.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.42x = 644.91 × 270.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.42x = 174,648.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,648.08/467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.65

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