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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.97, 700.03 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.97, 700.03 and 293.12 is: 439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.97 : 700.03 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.97/700.03 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.97x = 700.03 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.97x = 205,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,188.56/466.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.40

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