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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.18, 702.14 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.18, 702.14 and 306.72 is: 459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.18 : 702.14 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.18/702.14 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.18x = 702.14 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.18x = 215,358.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,358.85/468.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.99

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