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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.78, 702.96 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.78, 702.96 and 360.64 is: 540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.78 : 702.96 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.78/702.96 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.78x = 702.96 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.78x = 253,515.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,515.49/468.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.80

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