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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.36, 702.36 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.36, 702.36 and 323.64 is: 485.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.36 : 702.36 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.36/702.36 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.36x = 702.36 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.36x = 227,311.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,311.79/468.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.34

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