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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.18, 702.36 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.18, 702.36 and 277.02 is: 415.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.18 : 702.36 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.18/702.36 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.18x = 702.36 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.18x = 194,567.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,567.77/468.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.58

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