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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.67, 700.28 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.67, 700.28 and 272.04 is: 408.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.67 : 700.28 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.67/700.28 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.67x = 700.28 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.67x = 190,502.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,502.81/466.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.22

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