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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.48, 702.73 and 381.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.48, 702.73 and 381.71 is: 572.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.48 : 702.73 = 381.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.48/702.73 = 381.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.48x = 702.73 × 381.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.48x = 268,239.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,239.07/468.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.57

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