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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.07, 699.49 and 271.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.07, 699.49 and 271.66 is: 406.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.07 : 699.49 = 271.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.07/699.49 = 271.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.07x = 699.49 × 271.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.07x = 190,018.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,018.60/467.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.84

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