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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.48, 700.62 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.48, 700.62 and 364.56 is: 545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.48 : 700.62 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.48/700.62 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.48x = 700.62 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.48x = 255,418.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,418.03/468.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.21

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