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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.30, 701.88 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.30, 701.88 and 294.08 is: 441.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.30 : 701.88 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.30/701.88 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.30x = 701.88 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.30x = 206,408.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,408.87/467.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.71

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