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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.44, 697.36 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.44, 697.36 and 270.16 is: 404.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.44 : 697.36 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.44/697.36 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.44x = 697.36 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.44x = 188,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,398.78/465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.78

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