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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.89, 694.33 and 270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.89, 694.33 and 270.38 is: 405.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.89 : 694.33 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.89/694.33 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.89x = 694.33 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.89x = 187,728.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,728.80/462.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.56

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