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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.68, 700.62 and 352.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.68, 700.62 and 352.87 is: 528.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.68 : 700.62 = 352.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.68/700.62 = 352.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.68x = 700.62 × 352.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.68x = 247,227.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,227.78/467.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.63

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