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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 694.40 and 270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 694.40 and 270.72 is: 405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 694.40 = 270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/694.40 = 270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 694.40 × 270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 187,987.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,987.97/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.43

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