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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.45, 703.08 and 338.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.45, 703.08 and 338.85 is: 508.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.45 : 703.08 = 338.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.45/703.08 = 338.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.45x = 703.08 × 338.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.45x = 238,238.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,238.66/468.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.57

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