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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.88, 697.80 and 294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.88, 697.80 and 294 is: 441.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.88 : 697.80 = 294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.88/697.80 = 294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.88x = 697.80 × 294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.88x = 205,153.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,153.20/464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.30

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