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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.48, 703.80 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.48, 703.80 and 338.88 is: 509.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.48 : 703.80 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.48/703.80 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.48x = 703.80 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.48x = 238,503.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,503.74/468.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.10

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