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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.04, 699.89 and 274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.04, 699.89 and 274.26 is: 410.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.04 : 699.89 = 274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.04/699.89 = 274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.04x = 699.89 × 274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.04x = 191,950.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,950.46/467.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.99

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