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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 699.69 and 293.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 699.69 and 293.42 is: 440.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 699.69 = 293.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/699.69 = 293.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 699.69 × 293.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 205,304.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,304.24/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.04

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