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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.09, 697.80 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.09, 697.80 and 270.28 is: 405.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.09 : 697.80 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.09/697.80 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.09x = 697.80 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.09x = 188,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,601.38/465.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.52

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