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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.97, 694.46 and 271.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.97, 694.46 and 271.81 is: 407.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.97 : 694.46 = 271.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.97/694.46 = 271.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.97x = 694.46 × 271.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.97x = 188,761.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,761.17/462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.72

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