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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.60, 703.86 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.60, 703.86 and 382.08 is: 573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.60 : 703.86 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.60/703.86 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.60x = 703.86 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.60x = 268,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,930.83/468.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.90

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