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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.03, 698.19 and 273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.03, 698.19 and 273.25 is: 409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.03 : 698.19 = 273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.03/698.19 = 273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.03x = 698.19 × 273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.03x = 190,780.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,780.42/466.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.37

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