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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.11, 700.85 and 261.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.11, 700.85 and 261.93 is: 392.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.11 : 700.85 = 261.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.11/700.85 = 261.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.11x = 700.85 × 261.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.11x = 183,576.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,576.92/468.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.16

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