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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.53, 701.52 and 207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.53, 701.52 and 207.58 is: 311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.53 : 701.52 = 207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.53/701.52 = 207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.53x = 701.52 × 207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.53x = 145,621.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,621.52/467.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.47

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