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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.20, 698.85 and 271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.20, 698.85 and 271.35 is: 406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.20 : 698.85 = 271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.20/698.85 = 271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.20x = 698.85 × 271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.20x = 189,632.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,632.95/466.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.76

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