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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.36, 702.18 and 445.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.36, 702.18 and 445.23 is: 667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.36 : 702.18 = 445.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.36/702.18 = 445.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.36x = 702.18 × 445.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.36x = 312,631.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,631.60/468.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.50

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