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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.70, 657.80 and 468.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.70, 657.80 and 468.70 is: 657.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.70 : 657.80 = 468.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.70/657.80 = 468.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.70x = 657.80 × 468.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.70x = 308,310.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,310.86/468.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.80

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