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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.23, 702.09 and 303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.23, 702.09 and 303.68 is: 455.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.23 : 702.09 = 303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.23/702.09 = 303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.23x = 702.09 × 303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.23x = 213,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,210.69/468.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.35

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