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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.64, 699.38 and 293.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.64, 699.38 and 293.02 is: 439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.64 : 699.38 = 293.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.64/699.38 = 293.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.64x = 699.38 × 293.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.64x = 204,932.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,932.33/466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.17

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