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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.58, 702.32 and 295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.58, 702.32 and 295.28 is: 442.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.58 : 702.32 = 295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.58/702.32 = 295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.58x = 702.32 × 295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.58x = 207,381.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,381.05/468.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.57

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