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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.45, 645.08 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.45, 645.08 and 270.96 is: 373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.45 : 645.08 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.45/645.08 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.45x = 645.08 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.45x = 174,789.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,789.52/467.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.93

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