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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.89, 701.27 and 207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.89, 701.27 and 207.60 is: 311.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.89 : 701.27 = 207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.89/701.27 = 207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.89x = 701.27 × 207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.89x = 145,583.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,583.65/467.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.15

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