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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.98, 703.01 and 252.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.98, 703.01 and 252.09 is: 377.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.98 : 703.01 = 252.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.98/703.01 = 252.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.98x = 703.01 × 252.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.98x = 177,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,220.53/468.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.89

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