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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.29, 700.94 and 120.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.29, 700.94 and 120.65 is: 180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.29 : 700.94 = 120.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.29/700.94 = 120.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.29x = 700.94 × 120.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.29x = 84,569.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,569.97/467.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.98

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