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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 696.84 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 696.84 and 272.88 is: 408.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 696.84 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/696.84 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 696.84 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 190,153.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,153.70/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.83

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