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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.13, 693.33 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.13, 693.33 and 267.08 is: 400.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.13 : 693.33 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.13/693.33 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.13x = 693.33 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.13x = 185,171.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,171.51/462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.70

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