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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.17, 699.68 and 271.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.17, 699.68 and 271.38 is: 407.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.17 : 699.68 = 271.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.17/699.68 = 271.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.17x = 699.68 × 271.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.17x = 189,882.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,882.46/466.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.33

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