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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.54, 696.60 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.54, 696.60 and 269.73 is: 404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.54 : 696.60 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.54/696.60 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.54x = 696.60 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.54x = 187,893.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,893.92/464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.48

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