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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.48, 702.98 and 370.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.48, 702.98 and 370.73 is: 556.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.48 : 702.98 = 370.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.48/702.98 = 370.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.48x = 702.98 × 370.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.48x = 260,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,613.12/468.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.29

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