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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.27, 702.56 and 208.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.27, 702.56 and 208.45 is: 312.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.27 : 702.56 = 208.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.27/702.56 = 208.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.27x = 702.56 × 208.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.27x = 146,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,444.08/468.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.74

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