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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.10, 702.51 and 404.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.10, 702.51 and 404.26 is: 606.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.10 : 702.51 = 404.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.10/702.51 = 404.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.10x = 702.51 × 404.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.10x = 283,996.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,996.69/468.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.70

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