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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.70, 702.45 and 439.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.70, 702.45 and 439.54 is: 658.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.70 : 702.45 = 439.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.70/702.45 = 439.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.70x = 702.45 × 439.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.70x = 308,754.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,754.87/468.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.75

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