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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.30, 702.24 and 295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.30, 702.24 and 295.16 is: 442.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.30 : 702.24 = 295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.30/702.24 = 295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.30x = 702.24 × 295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.30x = 207,273.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,273.16/468.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.61

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