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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.15, 702.63 and 273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.15, 702.63 and 273.33 is: 410.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.15 : 702.63 = 273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.15/702.63 = 273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.15x = 702.63 × 273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.15x = 192,049.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,049.86/468.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.23

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