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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.30, 697.41 and 271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.30, 697.41 and 271.98 is: 407.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.30 : 697.41 = 271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.30/697.41 = 271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.30x = 697.41 × 271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.30x = 189,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,681.57/465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.65

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