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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.44, 700.58 and 293.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.44, 700.58 and 293.41 is: 440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.44 : 700.58 = 293.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.44/700.58 = 293.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.44x = 700.58 × 293.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.44x = 205,555.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,555.71/466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.70

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