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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.63, 702.54 and 286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.63, 702.54 and 286.02 is: 428.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.63 : 702.54 = 286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.63/702.54 = 286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.63x = 702.54 × 286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.63x = 200,940.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,940.49/468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.78

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