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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.24, 702.65 and 318.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.24, 702.65 and 318.30 is: 477.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.24 : 702.65 = 318.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.24/702.65 = 318.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.24x = 702.65 × 318.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.24x = 223,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,653.50/468.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.65

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