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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.18, 702.79 and 273.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.18, 702.79 and 273.41 is: 410.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.18 : 702.79 = 273.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.18/702.79 = 273.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.18x = 702.79 × 273.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.18x = 192,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,144.93/468.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.41

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