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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.59, 702.09 and 365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.59, 702.09 and 365.45 is: 547.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.59 : 702.09 = 365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.59/702.09 = 365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.59x = 702.09 × 365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.59x = 256,575.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,575.28/468.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.55

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