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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.72, 702.81 and 295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.72, 702.81 and 295.11 is: 442.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.72 : 702.81 = 295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.72/702.81 = 295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.72x = 702.81 × 295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.72x = 207,406.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,406.26/468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.50

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