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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.98, 695.40 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.98, 695.40 and 271.20 is: 406.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.98 : 695.40 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.98/695.40 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.98x = 695.40 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.98x = 188,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,592.48/463.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.47

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