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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.06, 695.01 and 271.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.06, 695.01 and 271.82 is: 407.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.06 : 695.01 = 271.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.06/695.01 = 271.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.06x = 695.01 × 271.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.06x = 188,917.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,917.62/464.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.10

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