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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.26, 694.47 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.26, 694.47 and 270.48 is: 405.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.26 : 694.47 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.26/694.47 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.26x = 694.47 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.26x = 187,840.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,840.25/463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.47

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