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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.22, 697.41 and 271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.22, 697.41 and 271.98 is: 408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.22 : 697.41 = 271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.22/697.41 = 271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.22x = 697.41 × 271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.22x = 189,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,681.57/464.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.60

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