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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.05, 701.60 and 294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.05, 701.60 and 294.84 is: 441.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.05 : 701.60 = 294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.05/701.60 = 294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.05x = 701.60 × 294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.05x = 206,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,859.74/468.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.96

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