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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.53, 695.03 and 270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.53, 695.03 and 270.75 is: 405.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.53 : 695.03 = 270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.53/695.03 = 270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.53x = 695.03 × 270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.53x = 188,178.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,178.02/463.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.97

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