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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.12, 694.14 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.12, 694.14 and 270.16 is: 404.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.12 : 694.14 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.12/694.14 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.12x = 694.14 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.12x = 187,528.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,528.86/463.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.92

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