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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 699.30 and 274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 699.30 and 274.20 is: 410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 699.30 = 274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/699.30 = 274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 699.30 × 274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 191,748.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,748.06/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.45

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