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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.18, 702 and 273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.18, 702 and 273.42 is: 409.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.18 : 702 = 273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.18/702 = 273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.18x = 702 × 273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.18x = 191,940.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,940.84/468.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.97

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