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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.28, 702.57 and 208.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.28, 702.57 and 208.27 is: 312.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.28 : 702.57 = 208.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.28/702.57 = 208.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.28x = 702.57 × 208.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.28x = 146,325.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,325.91/468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.47

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