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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.60, 703.71 and 359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.60, 703.71 and 359.25 is: 539.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.60 : 703.71 = 359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.60/703.71 = 359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.60x = 703.71 × 359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.60x = 252,807.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,807.82/468.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.50

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