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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.85, 699.37 and 271.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.85, 699.37 and 271.37 is: 406.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.85 : 699.37 = 271.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.85/699.37 = 271.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.85x = 699.37 × 271.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.85x = 189,786.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,786.68/466.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.53

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