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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.75, 693.18 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.75, 693.18 and 267.18 is: 400.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.75 : 693.18 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.75/693.18 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.75x = 693.18 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.75x = 185,203.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,203.83/462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.22

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