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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.89, 702.80 and 263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.89, 702.80 and 263.56 is: 395.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.89 : 702.80 = 263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.89/702.80 = 263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.89x = 702.80 × 263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.89x = 185,229.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,229.97/468.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.04

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