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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.45, 702.14 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.45, 702.14 and 365.58 is: 547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.45 : 702.14 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.45/702.14 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.45x = 702.14 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.45x = 256,686.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,686.51/468.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.95

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