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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.24, 700.74 and 323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.24, 700.74 and 323.34 is: 483.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.24 : 700.74 = 323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.24/700.74 = 323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.24x = 700.74 × 323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.24x = 226,577.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,577.27/468.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.89

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