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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.57, 692.77 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.57, 692.77 and 270.33 is: 404.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.57 : 692.77 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.57/692.77 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.57x = 692.77 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.57x = 187,276.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,276.51/462.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.86

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