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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.28, 699.45 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.28, 699.45 and 273.50 is: 410.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.28 : 699.45 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.28/699.45 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.28x = 699.45 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.28x = 191,299.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,299.58/466.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.27

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