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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.48, 703.78 and 405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.48, 703.78 and 405.84 is: 609.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.48 : 703.78 = 405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.48/703.78 = 405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.48x = 703.78 × 405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.48x = 285,622.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,622.08/468.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.68

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