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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.58, 700 and 313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.58, 700 and 313.08 is: 468.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.58 : 700 = 313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.58/700 = 313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.58x = 700 × 313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.58x = 219,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,156/467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.70

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