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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.24, 693.72 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.24, 693.72 and 270 is: 405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.24 : 693.72 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.24/693.72 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.24x = 693.72 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.24x = 187,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,304.40/462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.21

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