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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.44, 703.12 and 442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.44, 703.12 and 442.60 is: 664.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.44 : 703.12 = 442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.44/703.12 = 442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.44x = 703.12 × 442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.44x = 311,200.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,200.91/468.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.33

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