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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.44, 645.02 and 270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.44, 645.02 and 270.92 is: 373.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.44 : 645.02 = 270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.44/645.02 = 270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.44x = 645.02 × 270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.44x = 174,746.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,746.27/467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.84

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