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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.67, 703.28 and 208.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.67, 703.28 and 208.69 is: 313.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.67 : 703.28 = 208.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.67/703.28 = 208.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.67x = 703.28 × 208.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.67x = 146,770.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,770.22/468.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.16

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