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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.09, 700.40 and 293.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.09, 700.40 and 293.36 is: 438.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.09 : 700.40 = 293.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.09/700.40 = 293.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.09x = 700.40 × 293.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.09x = 205,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,469.34/468.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.95

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