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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.68, 702.48 and 208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.68, 702.48 and 208.46 is: 312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.68 : 702.48 = 208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.68/702.48 = 208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.68x = 702.48 × 208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.68x = 146,438.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,438.98/468.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.45

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