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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.25, 693.74 and 270.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.25, 693.74 and 270.01 is: 405.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.25 : 693.74 = 270.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.25/693.74 = 270.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.25x = 693.74 × 270.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.25x = 187,316.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,316.74/462.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.23

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