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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.38, 702.12 and 305.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.38, 702.12 and 305.72 is: 458.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.38 : 702.12 = 305.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.38/702.12 = 305.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.38x = 702.12 × 305.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.38x = 214,654.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,654.62/468.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.29

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