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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.16, 702.65 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.16, 702.65 and 251.89 is: 378.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.16 : 702.65 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.16/702.65 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.16x = 702.65 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.16x = 176,989.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,989.38/468.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.06

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