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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.62, 699.99 and 293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.62, 699.99 and 293.68 is: 439.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.62 : 699.99 = 293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.62/699.99 = 293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.62x = 699.99 × 293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.62x = 205,572.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,572.84/467.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.62

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