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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.16, 702 and 314.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.16, 702 and 314.26 is: 471.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.16 : 702 = 314.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.16/702 = 314.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.16x = 702 × 314.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.16x = 220,610.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,610.52/468.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.23

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