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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.16, 696.30 and 272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.16, 696.30 and 272.20 is: 407.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.16 : 696.30 = 272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.16/696.30 = 272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.16x = 696.30 × 272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.16x = 189,532.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,532.86/465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.46

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