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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.45, 700.70 and 294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.45, 700.70 and 294.24 is: 441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.45 : 700.70 = 294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.45/700.70 = 294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.45x = 700.70 × 294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.45x = 206,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,174.70/467.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.06

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