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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.36, 700.80 and 296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.36, 700.80 and 296 is: 443.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.36 : 700.80 = 296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.36/700.80 = 296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.36x = 700.80 × 296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.36x = 207,436.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,436.80/467.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.85

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