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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.72, 701.68 and 207.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.72, 701.68 and 207.62 is: 311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.72 : 701.68 = 207.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.72/701.68 = 207.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.72x = 701.68 × 207.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.72x = 145,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,682.80/467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.47

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