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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.14, 700.05 and 296.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.14, 700.05 and 296.22 is: 444.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.14 : 700.05 = 296.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.14/700.05 = 296.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.14x = 700.05 × 296.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.14x = 207,368.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,368.81/466.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.86

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