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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.78, 700.31 and 272.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.78, 700.31 and 272.18 is: 407.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.78 : 700.31 = 272.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.78/700.31 = 272.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.78x = 700.31 × 272.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.78x = 190,610.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,610.77/467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.48

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