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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.68, 698.43 and 293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.68, 698.43 and 293.28 is: 438.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.68 : 698.43 = 293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.68/698.43 = 293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.68x = 698.43 × 293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.68x = 204,835.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,835.55/466.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.92

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