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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.25, 702.10 and 288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.25, 702.10 and 288.08 is: 431.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.25 : 702.10 = 288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.25/702.10 = 288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.25x = 702.10 × 288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.25x = 202,259.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,259.21/469.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.03

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