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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.87, 703.41 and 263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.87, 703.41 and 263.34 is: 395.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.87 : 703.41 = 263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.87/703.41 = 263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.87x = 703.41 × 263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.87x = 185,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,235.99/468.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.07

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