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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.07, 697.98 and 270.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.07, 697.98 and 270.65 is: 405.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.07 : 697.98 = 270.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.07/697.98 = 270.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.07x = 697.98 × 270.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.07x = 188,911.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,911.05/466.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.33

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