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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.23, 700.70 and 356.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.23, 700.70 and 356.85 is: 534.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.23 : 700.70 = 356.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.23/700.70 = 356.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.23x = 700.70 × 356.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.23x = 250,043.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,043.01/468.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.02

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