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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.04, 698.15 and 270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.04, 698.15 and 270.63 is: 405.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.04 : 698.15 = 270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.04/698.15 = 270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.04x = 698.15 × 270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.04x = 188,938.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,938.98/466.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.41

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