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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.38, 700.54 and 293.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.38, 700.54 and 293.26 is: 440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.38 : 700.54 = 293.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.38/700.54 = 293.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.38x = 700.54 × 293.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.38x = 205,440.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,440.36/466.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.50

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