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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.94, 701.38 and 294.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.94, 701.38 and 294.73 is: 441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.94 : 701.38 = 294.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.94/701.38 = 294.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.94x = 701.38 × 294.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.94x = 206,717.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,717.73/467.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.76

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