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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.42, 645.02 and 270.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.42, 645.02 and 270.93 is: 373.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.42 : 645.02 = 270.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.42/645.02 = 270.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.42x = 645.02 × 270.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.42x = 174,753.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,753.91/467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.87

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