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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.63, 702.96 and 447.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.63, 702.96 and 447.57 is: 671.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.63 : 702.96 = 447.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.63/702.96 = 447.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.63x = 702.96 × 447.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.63x = 314,623.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,623.81/468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.37

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