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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.42, 645.03 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.42, 645.03 and 270.90 is: 373.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.42 : 645.03 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.42/645.03 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.42x = 645.03 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.42x = 174,738.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,738.63/467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.84

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