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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.45, 703.28 and 366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.45, 703.28 and 366.39 is: 550.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.45 : 703.28 = 366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.45/703.28 = 366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.45x = 703.28 × 366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.45x = 257,675.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,675.68/468.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.06

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