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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.16, 703.86 and 324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.16, 703.86 and 324.52 is: 487.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.16 : 703.86 = 324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.16/703.86 = 324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.16x = 703.86 × 324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.16x = 228,416.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,416.65/468.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.90

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