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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.56, 702.72 and 263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.56, 702.72 and 263.22 is: 394.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.56 : 702.72 = 263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.56/702.72 = 263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.56x = 702.72 × 263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.56x = 184,969.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,969.96/468.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.76

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