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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.72, 694.08 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.72, 694.08 and 270.24 is: 405.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.72 : 694.08 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.72/694.08 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.72x = 694.08 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.72x = 187,568.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,568.18/462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.36

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