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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.72, 696.66 and 271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.72, 696.66 and 271.48 is: 407.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.72 : 696.66 = 271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.72/696.66 = 271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.72x = 696.66 × 271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.72x = 189,129.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,129.26/463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.85

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