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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.36, 703.16 and 375.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.36, 703.16 and 375.86 is: 564.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.36 : 703.16 = 375.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.36/703.16 = 375.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.36x = 703.16 × 375.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.36x = 264,289.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,289.60/468.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.29

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