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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.55, 702.72 and 263.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.55, 702.72 and 263.21 is: 394.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.55 : 702.72 = 263.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.55/702.72 = 263.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.55x = 702.72 × 263.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.55x = 184,962.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,962.93/468.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.76

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