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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.58, 702.33 and 295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.58, 702.33 and 295.29 is: 442.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.58 : 702.33 = 295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.58/702.33 = 295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.58x = 702.33 × 295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.58x = 207,391.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,391.03/468.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.59

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