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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.79, 702.57 and 352.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.79, 702.57 and 352.15 is: 527.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.79 : 702.57 = 352.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.79/702.57 = 352.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.79x = 702.57 × 352.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.79x = 247,410.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,410.03/468.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.76

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