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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.83, 702.50 and 314.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.83, 702.50 and 314.19 is: 470.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.83 : 702.50 = 314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.83/702.50 = 314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.83x = 702.50 × 314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.83x = 220,714.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,714.96/468.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.78

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