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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.71, 702.20 and 272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.71, 702.20 and 272.91 is: 409.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.71 : 702.20 = 272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.71/702.20 = 272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.71x = 702.20 × 272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.71x = 191,637.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,637.40/467.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.74

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