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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.58, 700.58 and 294.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.58, 700.58 and 294.34 is: 441.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.58 : 700.58 = 294.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.58/700.58 = 294.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.58x = 700.58 × 294.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.58x = 206,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,208.72/466.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.96

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