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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.94, 699.89 and 293.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.94, 699.89 and 293.73 is: 440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.94 : 699.89 = 293.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.94/699.89 = 293.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.94x = 699.89 × 293.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.94x = 205,577.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,577.22/466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.27

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