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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.99, 701.25 and 296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.99, 701.25 and 296.63 is: 444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.99 : 701.25 = 296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.99/701.25 = 296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.99x = 701.25 × 296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.99x = 208,008.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,008.28/467.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.48

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