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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.47, 699.29 and 273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.47, 699.29 and 273.23 is: 410.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.47 : 699.29 = 273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.47/699.29 = 273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.47x = 699.29 × 273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.47x = 191,067.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,067.01/465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.48

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