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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.02, 702.58 and 321.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.02, 702.58 and 321.42 is: 482.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.02 : 702.58 = 321.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.02/702.58 = 321.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.02x = 702.58 × 321.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.02x = 225,823.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,823.26/468.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.51

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