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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.51, 702.36 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.51, 702.36 and 313.96 is: 470.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.51 : 702.36 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.51/702.36 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.51x = 702.36 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.51x = 220,512.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,512.95/468.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.67

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