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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.28, 694.29 and 271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.28, 694.29 and 271.04 is: 406.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.28 : 694.29 = 271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.28/694.29 = 271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.28x = 694.29 × 271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.28x = 188,180.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,180.36/463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.19

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