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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.18, 713.19 and 468.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.18, 713.19 and 468.26 is: 701.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.18 : 713.19 = 468.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.18/713.19 = 468.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.18x = 713.19 × 468.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.18x = 333,958.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,958.35/476.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.33

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