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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.31, 696.60 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.31, 696.60 and 269.10 is: 403.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.31 : 696.60 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.31/696.60 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.31x = 696.60 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.31x = 187,455.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,455.06/464.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.73

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