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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.54, 702.99 and 208.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.54, 702.99 and 208.59 is: 312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.54 : 702.99 = 208.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.54/702.99 = 208.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.54x = 702.99 × 208.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.54x = 146,636.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,636.68/468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.97

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