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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.40, 702.78 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.40, 702.78 and 251.68 is: 377.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.40 : 702.78 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.40/702.78 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.40x = 702.78 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.40x = 176,875.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,875.67/468.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.62

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