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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.53, 699.39 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.53, 699.39 and 273.75 is: 410.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.53 : 699.39 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.53/699.39 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.53x = 699.39 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.53x = 191,458.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,458.01/466.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.39

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