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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.93, 696.93 and 269.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.93, 696.93 and 269.85 is: 404.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.93 : 696.93 = 269.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.93/696.93 = 269.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.93x = 696.93 × 269.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.93x = 188,066.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,066.56/464.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.51

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