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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.51, 702.09 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.51, 702.09 and 294.93 is: 441.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.51 : 702.09 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.51/702.09 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.51x = 702.09 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.51x = 207,067.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,067.40/468.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.97

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