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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.20, 700.08 and 293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.20, 700.08 and 293.68 is: 440.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.20 : 700.08 = 293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.20/700.08 = 293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.20x = 700.08 × 293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.20x = 205,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,599.49/467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.07

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