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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.47, 695.21 and 272.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.47, 695.21 and 272.31 is: 408.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.47 : 695.21 = 272.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.47/695.21 = 272.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.47x = 695.21 × 272.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.47x = 189,311.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,311.27/463.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.47

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