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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.02, 702.64 and 251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.02, 702.64 and 251.75 is: 377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.02 : 702.64 = 251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.02/702.64 = 251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.02x = 702.64 × 251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.02x = 176,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,889.62/468.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.95

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