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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.34, 699.90 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.34, 699.90 and 271.76 is: 406.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.34 : 699.90 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.34/699.90 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.34x = 699.90 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.34x = 190,204.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,204.82/467.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.99

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