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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.19, 700.20 and 293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.19, 700.20 and 293.16 is: 440.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.19 : 700.20 = 293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.19/700.20 = 293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.19x = 700.20 × 293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.19x = 205,270.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,270.63/466.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.32

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