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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.47, 697.79 and 272.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.47, 697.79 and 272.23 is: 408.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.47 : 697.79 = 272.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.47/697.79 = 272.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.47x = 697.79 × 272.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.47x = 189,958.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,958.01/464.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.98

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