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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.19, 697.92 and 270.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.19, 697.92 and 270.15 is: 405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.19 : 697.92 = 270.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.19/697.92 = 270.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.19x = 697.92 × 270.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.19x = 188,543.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,543.09/465.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.30

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