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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 694.80 and 270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 694.80 and 270.84 is: 405.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 694.80 = 270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/694.80 = 270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 694.80 × 270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 188,179.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,179.63/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.84

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