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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.88, 701.21 and 294.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.88, 701.21 and 294.30 is: 441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.88 : 701.21 = 294.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.88/701.21 = 294.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.88x = 701.21 × 294.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.88x = 206,364.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,364.63/467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.06

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