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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.94, 700.84 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.94, 700.84 and 270.02 is: 404.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.94 : 700.84 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.94/700.84 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.94x = 700.84 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.94x = 189,240.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,240.82/467.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.41

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