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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468, 701.10 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468, 701.10 and 364.80 is: 546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 701.10 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/701.10 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 701.10 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 255,761.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,761.28/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.50

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