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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.91, 699.89 and 293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.91, 699.89 and 293.70 is: 440.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.91 : 699.89 = 293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.91/699.89 = 293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.91x = 699.89 × 293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.91x = 205,559.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,559.77/466.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.26

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