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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.72, 703.08 and 340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.72, 703.08 and 340.08 is: 510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.72 : 703.08 = 340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.72/703.08 = 340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.72x = 703.08 × 340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.72x = 239,103.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,103.45/468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.12

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