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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.36, 703.22 and 458.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.36, 703.22 and 458.37 is: 688.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.36 : 703.22 = 458.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.36/703.22 = 458.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.36x = 703.22 × 458.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.36x = 322,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,332.66/468.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.22

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