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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.66, 695.78 and 269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.66, 695.78 and 269.04 is: 403.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.66 : 695.78 = 269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.66/695.78 = 269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.66x = 695.78 × 269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.66x = 187,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,193.92/463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.73

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