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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.22, 703.71 and 434.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.22, 703.71 and 434.28 is: 652.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.22 : 703.71 = 434.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.22/703.71 = 434.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.22x = 703.71 × 434.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.22x = 305,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,607.18/468.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.70

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