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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.10, 700.63 and 120.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.10, 700.63 and 120.41 is: 180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.10 : 700.63 = 120.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.10/700.63 = 120.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.10x = 700.63 × 120.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.10x = 84,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,362.86/467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.61

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