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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.78, 699.18 and 271.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.78, 699.18 and 271.00 is: 406.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.78 : 699.18 = 271.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.78/699.18 = 271.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.78x = 699.18 × 271.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.78x = 189,475.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,475.23/465.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.79

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