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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.06, 701.61 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.06, 701.61 and 275.34 is: 412.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.06 : 701.61 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.06/701.61 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.06x = 701.61 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.06x = 193,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,181.30/468.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.73

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