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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.38, 703.54 and 295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.38, 703.54 and 295.26 is: 443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.38 : 703.54 = 295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.38/703.54 = 295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.38x = 703.54 × 295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.38x = 207,727.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,727.22/468.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.50

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