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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,494, 2,241.36 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,494, 2,241.36 and 468 is: 702.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,494 : 2,241.36 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,494/2,241.36 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,494x = 2,241.36 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,494x = 1,048,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,956.48/1,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.11

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