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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.20, 700.66 and 294.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.20, 700.66 and 294.92 is: 442.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.20 : 700.66 = 294.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.20/700.66 = 294.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.20x = 700.66 × 294.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.20x = 206,638.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,638.65/467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.29

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