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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.80, 703.60 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.80, 703.60 and 286.32 is: 429.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.80 : 703.60 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.80/703.60 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.80x = 703.60 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.80x = 201,454.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,454.75/468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.72

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