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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.76, 703.31 and 208.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.76, 703.31 and 208.95 is: 313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.76 : 703.31 = 208.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.76/703.31 = 208.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.76x = 703.31 × 208.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.76x = 146,956.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,956.62/468.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.50

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