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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.70, 696.51 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.70, 696.51 and 271.92 is: 407.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.70 : 696.51 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.70/696.51 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.70x = 696.51 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.70x = 189,395.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,395.00/464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.56

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