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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.40, 702.60 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.40, 702.60 and 445.04 is: 667.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.40 : 702.60 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.40/702.60 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.40x = 702.60 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.40x = 312,685.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,685.10/468.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.56

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