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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.54, 701.52 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.54, 701.52 and 338.16 is: 506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.54 : 701.52 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.54/701.52 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.54x = 701.52 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.54x = 237,226.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,226.00/468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.31

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