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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.30, 701.61 and 422.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.30, 701.61 and 422.70 is: 633.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.30 : 701.61 = 422.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.30/701.61 = 422.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.30x = 701.61 × 422.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.30x = 296,570.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,570.55/468.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.29

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