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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.12, 696.17 and 271.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.12, 696.17 and 271.61 is: 407.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.12 : 696.17 = 271.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.12/696.17 = 271.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.12x = 696.17 × 271.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.12x = 189,083.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,083.93/464.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.41

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