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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.05, 700.73 and 272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.05, 700.73 and 272.02 is: 408.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.05 : 700.73 = 272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.05/700.73 = 272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.05x = 700.73 × 272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.05x = 190,612.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,612.57/467.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.12

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