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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468, 701.88 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468, 701.88 and 275.76 is: 413.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 701.88 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/701.88 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 701.88 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 193,550.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,550.43/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.57

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