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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.72, 695.16 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.72, 695.16 and 270.48 is: 406.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.72 : 695.16 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.72/695.16 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.72x = 695.16 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.72x = 188,026.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,026.88/462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.35

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