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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.75, 695.77 and 268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.75, 695.77 and 268.71 is: 403.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.75 : 695.77 = 268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.75/695.77 = 268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.75x = 695.77 × 268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.75x = 186,955.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,955.53/463.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.14

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