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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.54, 701.10 and 272.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.54, 701.10 and 272.73 is: 408.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.54 : 701.10 = 272.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.54/701.10 = 272.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.54x = 701.10 × 272.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.54x = 191,211.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,211.00/467.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.97

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