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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.35, 1,072.26 and 468.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.35, 1,072.26 and 468.46 is: 702.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.35 : 1,072.26 = 468.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.35/1,072.26 = 468.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.35x = 1,072.26 × 468.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.35x = 502,312.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,312.26/715.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.19

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