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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.04, 698.94 and 270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.04, 698.94 and 270.62 is: 405.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.04 : 698.94 = 270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.04/698.94 = 270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.04x = 698.94 × 270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.04x = 189,147.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,147.14/466.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.86

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