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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468, 702.27 and 437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468, 702.27 and 437.22 is: 656.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 702.27 = 437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/702.27 = 437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 702.27 × 437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 307,046.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,046.49/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.08

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