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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.03, 696.69 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.03, 696.69 and 272.25 is: 407.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.03 : 696.69 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.03/696.69 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.03x = 696.69 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.03x = 189,673.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,673.85/465.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.87

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