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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.97, 692.96 and 267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.97, 692.96 and 267.27 is: 400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.97 : 692.96 = 267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.97/692.96 = 267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.97x = 692.96 × 267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.97x = 185,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,206.08/461.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.91

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