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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.72, 697.14 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.72, 697.14 and 269.80 is: 404.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.72 : 697.14 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.72/697.14 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.72x = 697.14 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.72x = 188,088.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,088.37/464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.73

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