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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.27, 805.22 and 468.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.27, 805.22 and 468.47 is: 702.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.27 : 805.22 = 468.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.27/805.22 = 468.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.27x = 805.22 × 468.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.27x = 377,221.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,221.41/537.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.11

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