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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.97, 695.82 and 268.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.97, 695.82 and 268.73 is: 403.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.97 : 695.82 = 268.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.97/695.82 = 268.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.97x = 695.82 × 268.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.97x = 186,987.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,987.71/463.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.02

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