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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.78, 697.17 and 272.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.78, 697.17 and 272.18 is: 408.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.78 : 697.17 = 272.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.78/697.17 = 272.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.78x = 697.17 × 272.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.78x = 189,755.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,755.73/464.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.27

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