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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.66, 703.01 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.66, 703.01 and 275.88 is: 413.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.66 : 703.01 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.66/703.01 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.66x = 703.01 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.66x = 193,943.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,943.57/468.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.83

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