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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.80, 702.69 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.80, 702.69 and 322.20 is: 482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.80 : 702.69 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.80/702.69 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.80x = 702.69 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.80x = 226,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,406.72/468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.95

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