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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.72, 693.12 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.72, 693.12 and 270.24 is: 404.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.72 : 693.12 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.72/693.12 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.72x = 693.12 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.72x = 187,308.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,308.75/462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.80

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