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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.04, 702.20 and 382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.04, 702.20 and 382.19 is: 573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.04 : 702.20 = 382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.04/702.20 = 382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.04x = 702.20 × 382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.04x = 268,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,373.82/468.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.40

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