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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.28, 700.80 and 292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.28, 700.80 and 292.52 is: 437.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.28 : 700.80 = 292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.28/700.80 = 292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.28x = 700.80 × 292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.28x = 204,998.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,998.02/468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.77

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