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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.17, 699.35 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.17, 699.35 and 273.75 is: 410.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.17 : 699.35 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.17/699.35 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.17x = 699.35 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.17x = 191,445.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,445.69/466.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.68

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