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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.84, 701.22 and 293.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.84, 701.22 and 293.96 is: 440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.84 : 701.22 = 293.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.84/701.22 = 293.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.84x = 701.22 × 293.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.84x = 206,130.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,130.63/467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.60

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