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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.64, 702.96 and 307.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.64, 702.96 and 307.34 is: 461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.64 : 702.96 = 307.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.64/702.96 = 307.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.64x = 702.96 × 307.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.64x = 216,047.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,047.73/468.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.01

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