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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.28, 702.45 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.28, 702.45 and 275.50 is: 413.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.28 : 702.45 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.28/702.45 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.28x = 702.45 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.28x = 193,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,524.98/468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.27

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