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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 696.72 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 696.72 and 272.64 is: 408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 696.72 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/696.72 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 696.72 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 189,953.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,953.74/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.40

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