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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.21, 700.47 and 313.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.21, 700.47 and 313.41 is: 468.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.21 : 700.47 = 313.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.21/700.47 = 313.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.21x = 700.47 × 313.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.21x = 219,534.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,534.30/468.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.88

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