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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.94, 703.34 and 209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.94, 703.34 and 209 is: 313.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.94 : 703.34 = 209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.94/703.34 = 209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.94x = 703.34 × 209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.94x = 146,998.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,998.06/468.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.47

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