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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.98, 689.97 and 267.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.98, 689.97 and 267.47 is: 401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.98 : 689.97 = 267.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.98/689.97 = 267.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.98x = 689.97 × 267.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.98x = 184,544.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,544.91/459.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.20

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