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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.93, 699.89 and 293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.93, 699.89 and 293.72 is: 440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.93 : 699.89 = 293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.93/699.89 = 293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.93x = 699.89 × 293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.93x = 205,571.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,571.97/466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.27

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