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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.15, 702.24 and 381.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.15, 702.24 and 381.09 is: 571.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.15 : 702.24 = 381.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.15/702.24 = 381.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.15x = 702.24 × 381.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.15x = 267,616.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,616.64/468.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.65

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