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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.43, 702.13 and 295.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.43, 702.13 and 295.23 is: 442.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.43 : 702.13 = 295.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.43/702.13 = 295.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.43x = 702.13 × 295.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.43x = 207,289.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,289.84/468.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.52

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