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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.08, 702.40 and 431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.08, 702.40 and 431.36 is: 647.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.08 : 702.40 = 431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.08/702.40 = 431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.08x = 702.40 × 431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.08x = 302,987.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,987.26/468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.30

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