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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.23, 702.41 and 314.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.23, 702.41 and 314.11 is: 471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.23 : 702.41 = 314.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.23/702.41 = 314.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.23x = 702.41 × 314.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.23x = 220,633.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,633.31/468.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.21

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