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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.67, 695.50 and 271.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.67, 695.50 and 271.16 is: 406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.67 : 695.50 = 271.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.67/695.50 = 271.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.67x = 695.50 × 271.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.67x = 188,591.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,591.78/463.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.74

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